Sean Beckley (October 4, 1973 - December 21, 2023), a pastor from Grand Blanc, Michigan, was a contestant who appeared on the U.S. version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? on January 5, 2001. He won $1,000 after answering his $8,000 question incorrectly. Sean played for $1,720,000.
WWTBAM Run[]
Fastest Finger Question[]
| Fastest Finger Question | |
| Put these words in the order in which they appear in a classic 1955 Frank Sinatra song, starting at the beginning. | |
| ⬥ A: Marriage | ⬥ B: Carriage |
| ⬥ C: Love | ⬥ D: Horse |
| The correct answer was C-A-D-B. Out of the 10 contestants, 7 got it right. Sean was the fastest in 4.79 seconds. |
Sean’s Run to $1,720,000[]
| $100 (1 of 15) - Not Timed | |
| According to its package directions, what ingredient do you add to the powder to make Jell-O gelatin? | |
| ⬥ A: Water | ⬥ B: Chicken soup |
| ⬥ C: Vinegar | ⬥ D: Angst |
| $200 (2 of 15) - Not Timed | |
| A blizzard is what kind of storm? | |
| ⬥ A: Rain | ⬥ B: Hail |
| ⬥ C: Snow | ⬥ D: Paperwork |
| $300 (3 of 15) - Not Timed | |
| When you win a big sum of money, it is said you "hit the" what? | |
| ⬥ A: Lampshade | ⬥ B: Jackpot |
| ⬥ C: Frying pan | ⬥ D: Road, Jack |
| $500 (4 of 15) - Not Timed | |
| Which of the following people would most likely be featured as a pin-up in "Tiger Beat" magazine? | |
| ⬥ A: Leonardo DiCaprio | ⬥ B: Bill Gates |
| ⬥ C: Bob Hope | ⬥ D: Strom Thurmond |
| $1,000 (5 of 15) - Not Timed | |
| What kind of birds did the U.S. Army use to relay messages during the World Wars? | |
| ⬥ A: Falcons | ⬥ B: Owls |
| ⬥ C: Parakeets | ⬥ D: Pigeons |
| $2,000 (6 of 15) - Not Timed | |
| In health insurance lingo, what does the letter "M" stand for in the abbreviation "HMO"? 'Ask the Audience' lifeline used | |
| ⬥ A: Medical | ⬥ B: Maintenance |
| ⬥ C: Member | ⬥ D: Moderate |
| Ask the Audience Results: A: 25% ⬥ B: 69% ⬥ C: 4% ⬥ D: 2% | |
| $4,000 (7 of 15) - Not Timed | |
| What creatures are normally kept in an apiary? | |
| ⬥ A: Ants | ⬥ B: Humans |
| ⬥ C: Bees | ⬥ D: Apes |
| $8,000 (8 of 15) - Not Timed | |
| Singers Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield are known professionally as what? 'Phone-a-Friend' and '50:50' lifelines used | |
| ⬥ A: Air Supply | ⬥ B: The Everly Brothers |
| ⬥ C: The Association | ⬥ D: The Righteous Brothers |
| Sean phones his brother-in-law Harry, for help.
Harry was not sure and was unable to come up with an answer. Sean then decides to use his 50:50, eliminating A and C. Sean ultimately guesses B: The Everly Brothers, making him lose $7,000 The correct answer is D: The Righteous Brothers Total Prize Money: $1,000 |
| Preceded by Susan Miolla |
U.S. Contestant (Season 1) Sean Beckley |
Succeeded by Ken Cohen |