Ingram Wilcox
British quizzer
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Ingram Wilcox is an English quizzer who became the sixth person to win the £1,000,000 prize on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? in the UK,[1][2][3] and the fifth legitimate contestant to do so.[4] He has also successfully competed in several other television and radio quizzes since the 1970s, including Brain of Britain, Mastermind, and Fifteen to One.
Quiz enthusiast
Ingram Wilcox | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1944 |
| Occupations | Civil servant Quiz enthusiast |
| Known for | Fifth winner of the UK television game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? |
| Children | 5 |
| Father | Leslie Arthur Wilcox |
Quiz Appearances
Mastermind
In 1980, Wilcox reached the final of Mastermind, finishing third out of four contestants.[5][6][7] The final was won by Fred Housego.[8] Wilcox's specialist subject was "The Crusades 1095–1192" in both his heat and the final.[9] However, in the semi-final he chose "Mammals".[10][11]
Fifteen to One
Wilcox appeared on Fifteen to One in both 1995 and 1996, including two grand finals.[6] In his 1995 appearance, Wilcox was a witness to an outtake where host William G. Stewart dropped his question cards whilst explaining the rules of the first round.
Who Wants to Be A Millionaire?
Wilcox's £1 million question
£1 million (15 of 15)
Which boxer was famous for striking the gong in the introduction to J. Arthur Rank films?
- Bombardier Billy Wells(correct answer)
- Freddie Mills
- Terry Spinks
- Don Cockell
In two appearances of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (broadcast on 5 June 2004 and 11 June 2005), Wilcox reached the "Fastest Finger First" stage but did not progress any further.[1][2][clarification needed]
On 23 September 2006, Wilcox became the fifth person to win the £1,000,000 jackpot on the show.[4][12] He managed to reach the million pound question despite having used all of his lifelines by the £32,000 question. His final question was "Which boxer was famous for striking the gong in the introduction to J. Arthur Rank films?"[5] He correctly chose Bombardier Billy Wells to win the prize money.[13]
Personal life
Wilcox grew up in London, but lived in Bath for 30 years.[14] He worked in the civil service for most of his life,[14] having previously worked in book illustration. He is a father of five, the son of the painter Leslie Arthur Wilcox, and brother of photographer William Wilcox.
In 2007, Wilcox moved to the South of France[14] where he currently resides with his wife.
Other quiz appearances
- Countdown, four times in 1983 and Countdown Masters in 1990
- Two Fifteen to One grand finals in 1995
- The runner-up on Brain of Britain in 1978 and 1996[15][16]
- Masterbrain in 1996
- Won three episodes of Top of the World in 1982
- Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? winner in 2006