Personal Profile About Jeff Probst
Jeffrey Lee Probst is an American television host, executive producer, filmmaker, and author. He is the longtime host of the CBS reality competition series Survivor. He serves as Survivor’s executive producer. He has also written and directed the indie film Finder's Fee (2001) and hosted a daytime talk show, The Jeff Probst Show, from 2012 to 2013.
The Jeff Probst biography shows that he graduated from Newport High School in 1979 and later enrolled at Seattle Pacific University. His early career included producing travel segments for KVOA-TV's Now. He also worked at Boeing Motion Pictures narrating corporate videos. He is also a published author of adventure-themed books.
Jeff Probst Brother
Jeff has two younger brothers named Brent and Scott. The family grew up in Wichita, Kansas, before relocating to Bellevue, Washington. Jeff Probst brother, Scott Probst, passed away in May 2026 at the age of 58. He had worked as an art and camera assistant on several early episodes and seasons of Survivor. The brothers have maintained a private profile.
Jeff Probst Wife
Jeff Probst wife is Lisa Ann Russell, a former model and actress. The couple met in 2010 at Survivor producer Mark Burnett’s Christmas party and married on December 5, 2011, at Probst's home in LA. Russell has two children from her previous marriage to actor Mark-Paul Gosselaar. Probst had previously been married to a psychotherapist, Shelly Wright (1996-2001).
Jeff Probst Age
Jeff Probst age is 64 Years old. He was born on November 4, 1961, in Wichita, Kansas. His family relocated to Bellevue, Washington, when he was 15. He has hosted Survivor continuously since 2000, making him one of the longest-serving hosts in reality television. He was about 39 years old when he started.
Jeff Probst Height
Jeff Probst height is 5 feet 8 inches, or about 1.78 meters. He is known for his athletic, outdoorsy build. It aligns with the physically demanding nature of shooting Survivor on location in remote environments. Such as Fiji, where recent seasons have been filmed.
Jeff Probst Net Worth
Jeff Probst net worth is estimated at $50 million. However, it is not confirmed. He earns approximately $8 million per season as the host and executive producer of Survivor. Additional income comes from his work as a filmmaker, author, and television host across multiple projects throughout his career.