| Michael Rooney | |
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| Birth Hometown: | Pasadena, California |
| Occupation: | College instructor |
| Years active: | 1999-2000, 2005 |
| Known for: | Appearances on Jeopardy! |
Michael Rooney is a college instructor from Pasadena, California.
Jeopardy! Run[]
| Game No. | Air Date | Final score | Cumulative Winnings | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 28, 1999 | $8,800 | $8,800 | |
| 2 | April 29, 1999 | $11,800 | $20,600 | |
| 3 | April 30, 1999 | $13,201 | $33,801 | After his win, he had to wait 3 weeks due to the 1999 College Championship and the 1999 Celebrity week. |
| 4 | May 24, 1999 | $6,200 | $40,001 | |
| 5 | May 25, 1999 | $10,200 | $50,201 | On top of winning five games, Michael also won 2 Chevrolet Camaros. |
Tournament of Champions[]
In the fourth quarterfinal game, he faced off against Robin Carroll and Lee Lassiter. Throughout the first two rounds, he came up with 29/31 correct responses (including 2/2 Daily Doubles). He was the only player correct in Final and advanced to the semifinals. Robin's $4,800 was enough to advance as wildcard, while Lee's $0 ($900) was not enough, taking home $2,500.
In the third semifinal game, he faced off against Carolyn Cracraft and Steve Fried. Throughout the first two rounds, he came up with 18/21 correct responses (including 1/1 Daily Double). Nobody got Final correct, but after losing to Steve (in a come from behind win), he and Carolyn received $5,000.
Ultimate Tournament of Champions[]
In the twenty-first game of round one, he faced off against Erik Larsen and Mark Lowenthal. Throughout the first two rounds, he came up with 30/31 correct responses (including 1/1 Daily Double). He and Erik got Final correct. Rooney advanced to round two, while Erik and Lowenthal received $5,000.
In the third match of round two, he faced off against Tom Walsh and Catherine Ramen. Throughout the first two rounds, he came up with 14/19 correct responses (including 1/1 Daily Double). He and Catherine got Final correct. However, after Catherine failed to cover Rooney, Rooney came from behind to advance to the quarterfinals. Tom and Catherine received $10,000.
In the first game of the quarterfinals, he faced off against Steve Chernicoff and Brad Rutter. Throughout the first two rounds, he came up with 18/22 correct responses (including 1/1 Daily Double). He and Steve got Final incorrect, but after losing to Brad (in a come from behind win), they both received $15,000.