Steve Martin congratulates doppelgänger for winning 'Jeopardy!'

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Steve Martin congratulates his doppelgänger for winning 'Jeopardy!' Professors Tournament

By Megan Armstrong | Last updated 12/21/21

Sam Buttrey was already winning at life before becoming the first-ever champion of "Jeopardy!" Professors Tournament last week because of his striking resemblance to Steve Martin.

We have our first-ever #ProfessorsTournament champion! Congratulations!

Check out the extended #OverheardOnSet clip: https://t.co/BphVWONOVI pic.twitter.com/z2zWvXUDBa
— Jeopardy! (@Jeopardy) December 18, 2021

The associate professor of operations research at the Naval Postgraduate School earned a shoutout from Martin himself.

So great to split the prize money with Sam! https://t.co/CBPQxyJHHF
— Steve Martin (@SteveMartinToGo) December 19, 2021

And "Jeopardy!" took the opportunity to extend an invitation to the comedy legend.

We would love to have you on Jeopardy! anytime, in any capacity! https://t.co/fhXwIYt9wz
— Jeopardy! (@Jeopardy) December 19, 2021

Maybe Martin will join the iconic trivia show when Buttrey competes in the next Tournament of Champions.

Hosted by Mayim Bialik, the inaugural Professors Tournament saw Ed Hashima and Alisa Hove finish second and third, respectively, behind Buttrey. Learn more here.

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