Okay trivia buffs you need to know about Harvey Silikovitz. This guy just became a total internet sensation after his awesome run on Jeopardy! on Monday March 10th. He crushed it against an eight-day champ and he has a story that is seriously inspiring. Trust us you are going to be rooting for Harvey.
Dominating Debut: Harvey Silikovitz's Jeopardy! Performance is Being Called "One of the Greatest of All Time"
Harvey really showed up on Jeopardy! He went head-to-head with Laura Faddah who was on an eight-game winning streak and Sabrina Blanks. And guess what? Harvey totally dominated. He answered a crazy 35 questions correctly during the game and only got one wrong. That is some serious trivia knowledge right there. He walked away with $23600 even though he missed the Final Jeopardy! question. Still a major victory.
But it is not just that he won it is HOW he won. Apparently Jeopardy! experts are saying Harvey's debut was something special. Jeopardy! Fan a website that really knows its stuff said Harvey had the seventh-best debut Coryat score ever in regular gameplay. Coryat score if you don't know is basically how well you do on the clues themselves not counting betting strategy. They even called his performance "one of the greatest of all time". High praise indeed!
Worldwide Karaoke Singer? Harvey's Fun Fact About His Global Singing Adventures Goes Viral
Beyond his trivia skills Harvey also charmed audiences with a fun fact he shared with host Ken Jennings. He mentioned he is a worldwide karaoke singer. Yes you heard that right worldwide. Turns out Harvey is not just a brain he has got some pipes too. He even sings karaoke on every continent. Talk about dedication to a hobby!
Naturally the internet went wild for this. Everyone wanted to know more about Harvey the karaoke king. And guess what? Harvey delivered. He has an Instagram bio that proudly states he has done karaoke in "all seven continents and 78 countries." Plus someone dug up an old YouTube video from 2021 of Harvey belting out "Let's Dance" by David Bowie in a karaoke taxi in Taipei Japan. A KARAOKE TAXI! How cool is that?
In the video Harvey is rocking it out and the taxi driver Mr. Tu is clearly enjoying his performance. Harvey even jokes he is "just trying to honor the late David Bowie." This guy is not just talented he has got personality and humor too.
From Illinois Roots to New York Attorney: The Impressive Background of Harvey Silikovitz
So who is this amazing Harvey Silikovitz anyway? He was born in Urbana Illinois on March 4 1970 and grew up in West Orange New Jersey. He is clearly a smart guy. He went to John Hopkins University double majoring in Political Science and Philosophy. He even competed in the World Debating Championships while he was there. Then he went on to Georgetown University for law school.
When he is not traveling the globe or crushing it on quiz shows Harvey is a lawyer in New York City at Cohen & Gresser LLP. His Linkedin page says he focuses on "securities litigation and arbitration and other complex commercial and white collar criminal defense matters." Basically he is a big deal lawyer. He even lectures other lawyers on legal topics. Talk about a multi-talented individual!
H-Bomb WorldWide: Exploring Harvey's Travel Blog and Passion for Global Karaoke
If you want to dive deeper into Harvey's karaoke adventures check out his travel blog H-Bomb WorldWide. His karaoke name is H-Bomb which is pretty awesome. On his blog he writes about his travels and his quest to find karaoke bars all over the planet. He has sung in all 50 US states Washington DC 5 Canadian provinces Easter Island and even the Galapagos Islands.
His blog posts seem to stop around February 2019 and there is a reason for that. Harvey shared that he was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2019 after symptoms started in late 2018. Parkinson's is a tough nervous system disorder that affects movement. But as we have seen it has not stopped Harvey from chasing his dreams including his dream of being on Jeopardy!
Inspiring Story: Harvey's Jeopardy! Journey a Testament to Perseverance and Hope Amid Parkinson's
What makes Harvey's Jeopardy! win even more amazing is that he is living with Parkinson's Disease. He shared his diagnosis story on the show and how he has continued to pursue his goals despite this challenge. He said "after living with Parkinson's for 5 1/2 years it's no longer about wanting to do well for myself I would like to give hope and inspiration to the people living with chronic illnesses." Talk about an inspiring message.
Viewers at home were incredibly moved by Harvey's story. Social media lit up with messages of support and admiration. People called him "strong determined" and "inspiring". Many were in tears and in awe of his strength and positive attitude. He really has touched a lot of hearts.
From Trivia Leagues to Indie Films: More Fun Facts About Jeopardy!'s New Champ Harvey Silikovitz
If all that was not impressive enough there is more. Harvey is also part of an online trivia league where he competes against over 10000 players worldwide. No wonder he is so good at Jeopardy! And here is another fun fact IMDb says Harvey has even appeared in three independent films though they are not named. Is there anything this guy cannot do?
In an Instagram post Harvey reflected on his Jeopardy! experience. He said one of the main reasons he travels is to learn about the world and that same curiosity led him to trivia. He has been trying to get on Jeopardy! for years even missing a casting call back in 2019 due to a missed voicemail. But he persevered and finally his dream came true in January 2025 when he taped his winning episode.
Key Facts About Jeopardy! Sensation Harvey Silikovitz:
- Jeopardy! Champion: Won on Monday March 10th episode defeating an 8-day champion.
- Trivia Powerhouse: Had the 7th-best debut Coryat score ever in regular Jeopardy! play.
- Worldwide Karaoke Singer: Has sung karaoke on all 7 continents and in 78 countries.
- Travel Blogger: Runs H-Bomb WorldWide travel blog documenting his global adventures.
- Attorney: Works as a securities litigation attorney in New York City.
- Parkinson's Diagnosis: Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2019 but continues to pursue his dreams.
- Trivia League Player: Competes in an online trivia league with over 10000 players.
- Independent Film Appearances: Has appeared in three independent films (unnamed).
Will Harvey Become a Jeopardy! Superchamp? Tune in Tuesday to Find Out!
Harvey Silikovitz is more than just a Jeopardy! winner he is an inspiration. His story of pursuing his dreams while living with Parkinson's is truly remarkable. And he is seriously fun to watch on the show. Will he become a two-day champ? You will have to tune in to Tuesday March 11th episode to find out! One thing is for sure Harvey has already won the hearts of Jeopardy! viewers everywhere.