Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Today

John Carpenter became a cultural icon as the first person to win the $1 million top prize in the U.S. version. His win is celebrated for its sheer confidence; he reached the final question without using a single lifeline.

Major Charles Ingram won the £1 million jackpot in the UK version, but the story took a dark turn when producers suspected foul play. Who Wants To Be A Millionaire

: He correctly identified that Richard Nixon was the U.S. President who appeared on the sketch comedy show Laugh-In . The Cheating Scandal: Charles Ingram (2001) John Carpenter became a cultural icon as the

: Ingram's win was rescinded. He, his wife Diana, and Whittock were found guilty of deception in court and received suspended sentences. The Recent Jackpot: Roman Dubowski (April 2026) his wife Diana