Hans von Walter, from Avon Park, Florida, appeared as a contestant on Season 11 of the syndicated U.S. version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? on October 28, 2012. He won $60,600. His run was recorded on August 28, 2012.
Prior to appearing on Millionaire, Hans was a contestant in the Jeopardy! College Championship in 2010, finishing the tournament in third place. In 2024, Hans and his two fellow finalists in that tournament (Erin McLean and Sam Spaulding), reunited for the first Pop Culture Jeopardy! tournament, playing under the team name "Esprit Top 3".
$3,000 (1 of 14) - Not Timed Category: Beat the Clock
On a standard clock face that uses Roman numerals, how amny of the 12 numbers are represented by a single Roman numeral?
⬥ A: 2
⬥ B: 3
⬥ C: 4
⬥ D: 5
Bank: $3,000
$25,000 (2 of 14) - Not Timed Category: Where to Eat
An eatery in Evanston, IL, Mt. Everest Restaurant has which of these popular ethnic dishes on its menu?
⬥ A: Chicken Teriyaki
⬥ B: Chicken Pad Thai
⬥ C: Tandoori Chicken
⬥ D: General Tso's Chicken
Bank: $28,000
$10,000 (3 of 14) - Not Timed Category: Born Leader
In 2011, what pop star created the Born This Way Foundation to promote youth empowerment?
⬥ A: Britney Spears
⬥ B: Kelly Clarkson
⬥ C: Lady Gaga
⬥ D: Carrie Underwood
Bank: $38,000
$15,000 (4 of 14) - Not Timed Category: Drive-Thru Service
Operating out of a truck, a New York City business with the motto "Who's Your Daddy?" charges $350 for customers who need what service "to go"?
⬥ A: Psychotherapy
⬥ B: DNA testing
⬥ C: Pet neutering
⬥ D: Tattoo removal
Bank: $53,000
$7,000 (5 of 14) - Not Timed Category: Special Features
What small island off of Florida was home to one of JFK's secret nuclear bomb shelters? 'Jump the Question' lifeline used
⬥ A: Banana Island
⬥ B: Honey Island
⬥ C: Ginger Island
⬥ D: Peanut Island
Hans wasn't sure, so he jumped the question. The correct answer was D: Peanut Island. Bank: $53,000
$5,000 (6 of 14) - Not Timed Category: Side Jobs
Given his reputation as the "world's greatest detective," what superhero is fittingly listed as a "Fictional criminologist" on Wikipedia?
⬥ A: Batman
⬥ B: Iron Man
⬥ C: Spider-Man
⬥ D: Superman
Bank: $58,000
$500 (7 of 14) - Not Timed Category: Coin Customs
With roughly $3,500 collected each day, coins collected from what famous site are used to subsidize a supermarket for the poor?
⬥ A: Leaning Tower of Pisa
⬥ B: Trevi Fountain
⬥ C: Statue of Liberty
⬥ D: Stonehenge
Bank: $58,500
$1,000 (8 of 14) - Not Timed Category: Bedside Reading
Because its founder was Mormon, which of these hotel chains often has rooms containing copies of the Book of Mormon? 'Ask the Audience' and 'Jump the Question' lifelines used
Hans wasn't sure, so he jumped the question. The correct answer was C: Marriott. Bank: $58,500
$2,000 (9 of 14) - Not Timed Category: Sports Honors
In 2011, Twitter gave its official logo a proper name and confirmed that the creature's moniker is a tribute to what sports star?
⬥ A: Larry Bird
⬥ B: Goose Gossage
⬥ C: Tony Hawk
⬥ D: Lynn Swann
Bank: $60,500
$100 (10 of 14) - Not Timed Category: Traditional Cuisine
Though people debate the origins of the tradition, it is a centuries-old practice to serve what animal whole with an apple in its mouth?
⬥ A: Fish
⬥ B: Chicken
⬥ C: Pig
⬥ D: Lobster
Bank: $60,600
Round 2[]
$100,000 (11 of 14) - Not Timed
Perhaps because it originated in his home country of Germany, Pope Benedict XVI reportedly drinks what soft drink every day?
⬥ A: Orangina
⬥ B: Yoo-hoo
⬥ C: Fanta
⬥ D: Kool-Aid
Hans did not want to risk $35,600, so he walked away. He was leaning towards C: Fanta, which turned out to be the correct answer. Total Winnings: $60,600
