Emmy Award-winning television host Jeff Probst is best known for hosting the American version of the international reality competition series Survivor. He earned critical acclaim for his work on the show and won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program for four consecutive years (2008–2011).
Probst is widely appreciated by both audiences and contestants for his expressive personality and engaging hosting style. The Los Angeles Times attributed his Emmy success to his compassionate interaction with contestants, noting that he often transcends the role of a typical host to serve as a counselor-like figure—an insight originally cited from his Wikipedia biography.
In addition to Survivor, Probst also hosted the daytime talk show The Jeff Probst Show, which focused on a range of topical issues and premiered in 2012. Though it lasted only one season, the show was noted for Probst's willingness to delve into meaningful conversations with his guests.
In 2001, People magazine named Jeff Probst one of the "50 Most Beautiful People." Beyond his television career, Probst has contributed to the entertainment industry as a producer and director. He produced the CBS special Live for the Moment and directed the feature films Finder’s Fee (2001) and Kiss Me (2014). He also ventured into writing with the youth adventure book series Stranded, inspired by his Survivor experiences.
Jeff Probst’s net worth is estimated at approximately $50 million. He is often recognized not just for his professional accomplishments but also for his charismatic public persona and physical fitness. Standing at 5 feet 9 inches, Probst has been admired for maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle throughout his career.
Jeff Probst is married to American actress and model Lisa Ann Russell. The couple wed on December 5, 2011. Lisa was previously married to actor Mark-Paul Gosselaar, with whom she has two children. Jeff has embraced the role of stepfather and reportedly shares a warm relationship with both of Lisa’s children. The blended family, including Mark-Paul and his second wife, maintain amicable and cooperative co-parenting relationships.
Probst was previously married to Shelly Wright, an American psychotherapist, from 1996 to 2001. He also dated Survivor contestant Julie Berry from 2004 to 2008.
Jeff Probst was born on November 4, 1961, in Wichita, Kansas, to Jerry and Barbara Probst, and was raised in Bellevue, Washington. He graduated from Seattle Pacific University and began his career creating and narrating marketing videos for Boeing's video department. These early roles helped him develop the skills that would shape his future in broadcasting and television hosting.
Fans can follow Jeff Probst on Twitter, where he currently has over 400,000 followers. His Twitter handle is @JeffProbst, and his profile highlights his Los Angeles location and official website, jeffprobst.com. He has been an active user of the platform since April 2009.
| Birth Date: | 4 Nov, 1961 |
| Age: | 58 yrs |
| Occupations: | Television presenter Film director |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Wichita |
| Education: | Seattle Pacific University |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American television host and comedian |
| Twitter Id: | JeffProbst |
| Spouse: | Shelley Wright[1996-2011] Lisa Ann Russell [M. 2011] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 50 million |
