Joining several openly transgender winners on Jeopardy!, Amy Schneider entered the November 22, 2021 episode of the show with a five-win streak. Her win also coincided with the final day of Transgender Awareness Week 2021, which runs annually from November 13 to 19.
So who is she? Read this Amy Schneider Biography to learn more about her.
Amy Schneider on Jeopardy
Amy Schneider became the three-day champion on the November 12 episode of the show, winning a total of $110,200. In the final Jeopardy round, she was $25,000 ahead of her opponent Andrew and had a whopping $15,000 bet.
Then, on November 16, she became the five-day champion, securing her a spot in the next tournament for top winners, with a total prize pool of $170,400.
“I could have bet up to 24,999 and I considered it. But it’s hard,” Amy tweeted after the win.
Additionally, she went on to address backlash from viewers who said the show’s inclusion of a category called “Natural Women” was insensitive.
“There was nothing wrong with it, and I had completely forgotten about it until I saw the episode today. But I think it’s definitely different when there’s a trans woman on stage, which is unfortunate,” she shared.
Her win was celebrated across the internet. One fan wrote, “She mastered the buzzer very quickly and she definitely has a solid knowledge of history. She seemed to get those questions right.”
But did you know? Amy auditioned for the show multiple times before being chosen. She reportedly first applied to be a contestant over a decade ago.
Additionally, as a longtime Jeopardy! fan, Amy revealed that she supported Levar Burton to become the next host after Alex Trebek passed away in November 2020.
Now, Amy is part of transgender history on Jeopardy. Before her, finance expert Kate Freeman was widely recognized as the first transgender person to win the show. However, there have also been reports of another transgender woman winning in the 1990s.
Amy Schneider’s age
Amy Schneider is believed to have been born before 1984. So she couldn’t have been younger than 37 when she won Jeopardy! in 2021.
Her birthday is May 29 and she is a Gemini.
Did you know: On her birthday in 2008, Amy asked all her Facebook friends to donate to Trans Lifeline. By 2021, the organization had raised over $800.
What did Amy Schneider look like before surgery?
Imagine Amy Schneider wearing a men’s dress and with slightly shorter hair. That’s what she looked like before her surgery.
She is always beautiful and has gorgeous hair.
This is one of her old pictures.
Amy Schneider’s birth name
Amy Schneider’s birth name is Thomas E Schneider.
She was born to James T. Schneider and an unnamed mother. Her father, James, was a native of Dayton, Ohio, and later worked as a reference librarian at the Dayton Metro Library. He also worked at the University of Dayton.
Regarding Amy’s siblings, she has an older brother named John Schneider.
Amy Schneider Partner: Is She Married or Dating?
Yes, Amy Schneider was married to Kelly Anneken before she discovered herself.
The couple met in 2004 and fell in love immediately. They married, moved to California, had countless adventures, and announced their separation in 2016. The reasons for the divorce were clear—Amy was transitioning to a woman and they had suffered a concussion.
According to Amy’s ex-wife, they “still love and care for each other” but they’ve grown apart “in some important ways.” She even cheered for Amy during her time on Jeopardy.
A little more about Kelly, she used to work as a product editor for Pinterest. Before that, the Oakland, CA native worked as a freelance consultant at Cortina Productions, Inc.
In terms of education, Kelly graduated from Roger Bacon High School in 2001 and continued her studies at Wright State University. She then graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2005.
Amy is currently in a relationship with Genevieve Davis. Read about her here.
Related FAQs
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Where is Amy Schneider from?
Amy Schneider is from Ohio.
In 2009, she moved to Oakland, California and has lived there ever since.
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What does Amy Schneider do for a living?
Amy is a professional engineering manager.
If you don’t know what it is, she coordinates and directs construction activities at a construction site or activities related to maintenance, testing, etc. at a manufacturing site.
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What is Amy Schneider’s net worth?
Amy has earned a net worth of $400 thousand as of 2021.
According to reports, a technical director earns around $152k per year.
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Is Amy Schneider on Instagram?
Yes, find her on Instagram @cynicalbetch.
Also, here is her Twitter @Dangerand Facebook @Amy Schneider.
Find her FB account @amy.schneider510.
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How tall is Amy Schneider?
Amy is 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) tall.