Madeline Kaplan Jeopardy Profile: Age, Job, Family, Stats
Find out all the Jeopardy! results for Madeline Kaplan, including games played, scores and competitors.
Madeline Kaplan Jeopardy Contestant Profile
Madeline Kaplan is a Brooklyn-based podcast producer, writer, and assistant crossword editor at Puzzmo who gained recognition as a contestant on Jeopardy! airing Monday, May 4, 2026. Originally from Toledo, Ohio, she built a strong academic and creative background, beginning with her early education at West Side, where she completed 8th grade. She then attended Notre Dame Academy before going on to Yale University, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies. Professionally, Kaplan works across multiple creative fields, combining podcast production, writing, and puzzle editing. She is also known within the crossword community as a constructor. Outside of her career, she enjoys rock climbing, watching classic television shows, and spending time outdoors, particularly walking through parks such as McCarren and McGolrick in Brooklyn. A lighthearted personal detail notes her least favorite amusement park ride as the drop tower. Her appearance on Jeopardy! marks a significant milestone, celebrated by her former school community regardless of the game’s outcome.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Madeline Kaplan |
| Location and Residence | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Profession and Jobs | Podcast producer, writer, assistant crossword editor at Puzzmo, crossword constructor |
| Gender and Sex | Female |
| Age and Date of Birth | |
| Nationality and Ethnicity | American |
| Education and School | West Side (completed 8th grade), Notre Dame Academy, Yale University (BA in American Studies, cum laude) |
| Relationships (Married, Dating, Sexuality) and Family | |
| Biography and More Details | Jeopardy! contestant airing May 4, 2026; originally from Toledo, Ohio; enjoys rock climbing, watching old TV shows, and walking in parks including McCarren and McGolrick; least favorite ride is the drop tower |
Contestant Image Credit: Jeopardy Official Website
Madeline Kaplan Jeopardy Results
| Monday, 4 May 2026 | Stephanie Perkins St. Louis, Missouri Math Teacher 1 Day Winnings of $16,600 Final Score: $TBC Round 2 Score: $TBC Round 1 Score: $TBC | Matt Davis Arlington, Virginia Banker Final Score: $TBC Round 2 Score: $TBC Round 1 Score: $TBC | Madeline Kaplan Originally Toledo, Ohio Editor Final Score: $TBC Round 2 Score: $TBC Round 1 Score: $TBC |