Steve Altes, a model, actor, writer, and former rocket scientist from Centreville, Virginia, appeared on the U.S. version of the show on April 18, 2002. Steve won $32,000 after missing his $125,000 question.
After appearing on Millionaire, Steve appeared on a number of different game shows: He was a contestant on Jeopardy! in 2003, losing to 6-day champ Sean Ryan in Sean's third game and winning $1,000 for third place. In 2006, Steve appeared on the short-lived show StarFace and won a trip to Hawaii. Steve then won $5,000 on another short-lived show, Camouflage, in 2007, and another $5,000 on Wheel of Fortune in 2019. Most recently, Steve appeared as a contestant on The Price is Right on January 4, 2023.
Fastest Finger Question[]
Fastest Finger Question
Put these movie cartoon characters in order of their first theatrical debut, starting with the earliest.
⬥ A: Jimmy Neutron
⬥ B: Jiminy Cricket
⬥ C: Buzz Lightyear
⬥ D: Roger Rabbit
The correct answer was B-D-C-A. Out of 8 contestants, 6 got it right. Steve was the fastest in 4.89 seconds.
Steve’s Run to the Million[]
$100 (1 of 15) - Not Timed
A mild and unassuming person said to be "as gentle as a" what?
⬥ A: Parrot
⬥ B: Turtle
⬥ C: Lamb
⬥ D: Chiropractor
$200 (2 of 15) - Not Timed
What kind of clothing is a slicker?
⬥ A: Belt
⬥ B: Raincoat
⬥ C: Glove
⬥ D: Levi's WD-40s
$300 (3 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of these phrases is used to tell some to hurry?
⬥ A: Chop-chop
⬥ B: Hip-hop
⬥ C: Flip-flop
⬥ D: Free donuts
$500 (4 of 15) - Not Timed
A popular kind of German clock features a mechanical figure that resembles what bird?
⬥ A: Hummingbird
⬥ B: Sparrow
⬥ C: Cuckoo
⬥ D: Parrot
$1,000 (5 of 15) - Not Timed
In the 1939 movie "The Wizard of Oz," a field of magic poppies causes Dorothy to do what?
⬥ A: Fall asleep
⬥ B: Lose her memory
⬥ C: Shrink
⬥ D: Float in the air
$2,000 (6 of 15) - Not Timed
The fast-food chain Blimpie is best known for selling what kind of food?
⬥ A: Fried chicken
⬥ B: Sub sandwiches
⬥ C: Pizza
⬥ D: Ice cream sundaes
$4,000 (7 of 15) - Not Timed
What kind of animal is a Komodo dragon?
⬥ A: Crocodile
⬥ B: Turtle
⬥ C: Lizard
⬥ D: Snake
$8,000 (8 of 15) - Not Timed
By definition, a probate court hears cases that involve what?
⬥ A: Immigration
⬥ B: Patents
⬥ C: Small claims
⬥ D: Wills
$16,000 (9 of 15) - Not Timed
In a hit 2000 song, the rap group Outkast sings "I'm sorry" to whom?
⬥ A: Ms. Jackson
⬥ B: Mr. Marshall
⬥ C: Mrs. Chapman
⬥ D: Mr. Russell
$32,000 (10 of 15) - Not Timed
A balaclava is typically worn to keep what part of the body warm? ’Ask the Audience’ lifeline used
Steve asked the audience, a majority of whom voted for D. He made that his final answer, winning $32,000.
$64,000 (11 of 15) - Not Timed
The United Nations flag depicts a map of the world surrounded by what?
⬥ A: Interlocking circles
⬥ B: Olive branches
⬥ C: National flags
⬥ D: Shaking hands
$125,000 (12 of 15) - Not Timed
In 2000, what celebrity wrote the best-selling children's book "Where Do Balloons Go?"? ’Phone a Friend' and '50:50' lifelines used
⬥ A: Jimmy Buffett
⬥ B: Maria Shriver
⬥ C: Jamie Lee Curtis
⬥ D: Katie Couric
Steve has an idea, but he decides to call Doak Fairey. Doak narrows it down to Jamie Lee Curtis and Katie Couric, he guesses that it's Katie Couric due the death of her husband.
Steve then decides to use the 50:50, which of course leaves Jamie Lee Curtis and Katie Couric. Steve decides to go with his and Doak's instinct Katie Couric, and he drops down to $32,000.
C: Jamie Lee Curtis was the correct answer. Total Prize Money: $32,000
