Jeffrey Lee Probst, professionally known as Jeff Probst, is an American television presenter, producer, and young adult fiction writer. He has been the Emmy Award-winning host of the reality television show “Survivor” since 2000.
He also hosted his syndicated daytime talk show, “The Jeff Probst Show,” produced by CBS Television Distribution, from September 2012 to May 2013.
With a television career spanning over two decades, it is safe to assume the presenter has amassed substantial wealth. So, what is Jeff Probst’s net worth?
Let’s know his net worth, career journey, personal life, and many other details about him.
| Birth Name | Jeffrey Lee Probst |
| Date of Birth | November 4, 1961 |
| Age | 63 years old |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Television Presenter, Producer, and Author |
| Spouse | Shelley Wright (m. 1996; div. 2001)
Lisa Ann Russell (m. 2011) |
| Net Worth | $50 million |
Childhood & Age
Jeff Probst was born at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas, on November 4, 1961. He is currently 63 years old. His parents are Jerry and Barbara Probst.
He has two younger brothers, Scott Probst and Brent Probst. His family moved to Bellevue, Washington, when Probst was only 15 years old.
In 1979, Probst graduated from Newport High School and attended Seattle Pacific University, but left before graduating to pursue a television career.
A few years after graduating from college, he began working as a producer at Boeing Motion Picture/Television and later as a narrator of training and marketing videos.
Professional Career
Jeff Probst began his television career with hosting roles for FX, a show called Backchat that involved answering letters sent in by viewers, while another focused on music.
After that, he hosted the show “Rock & Roll Jeopardy” from 1998 to 2001 and worked as a correspondent for a syndicated program called “Access Hollywood.”
He also wrote and directed the Lionsgate-released film titled “Finder’s Fee.” In 2001, People magazine named Probst one of the “50 Most Beautiful People.” In 2000, Probst started hosting a globally syndicated American reality show, “Survivor.”
After 40 seasons, the show has become one of the most popular reality shows on television. As host of Survivor, Probst has earned four Primetime Emmy Awards (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011).
Probst rose to stardom due to the show’s popularity and became well-recognized for lines such as “The tribe has spoken.” He keeps a souvenir from each season of Survivor: the wooden “snuffer” used to extinguish the torches of contestants when they’re voted off the show.
On October 20, 2008, Probst was developing a new reality TV series for CBS “Live For The Moment.” In 2012, CBS gave Probst his show called, “The Jeff Probst Show.” It only ran for one season before being canceled because of Low ratings.
In addition to his hosting role with Survivor, Probst has appeared in various TV shows. On April 1, 2009, he starred in the CBS reality TV special “I Get That a Lot.”
Frequently, he appears in Jeopardy! and Celebrity Jeopardy! Since the 9th season of MadTV, he has starred in the series every season.
In 2011, he also performed a cameo role in How I Met Your Mother. Probst was officially announced as the director of his second feature film, Kiss Me, in January 2012.
Moreover, he appeared twice in Two and a Half Men ( November 2013- January 2014) and once in Life in Pieces ( December 2016).
He has also lent his voice to Family Guy and has been on Saturday Night Live. He also wrote a book called Stranded, based on the TV show Survivor.
Personal Life
Jeff Probst was married to Shelley Wright in 1996, who worked as a psychotherapist. But they divorced in 2001. After filming for Survivor: Vanuatu concluded in 2004, he began dating Julie Berry.
The couple, however, broke up in the early part of 2008. Probst married to Lisa Ann Russell, on December 5, 2011. He is a stepfather to Russell’s two children, son Michael and daughter Ava, from her former marriage.
Net Worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Jeff Probst’s net worth is $50 million as of 2024. He has amassed this wealth from his successful television presenter, producer, and author career. According to IMDB, Probst earned $150,000 per episode during the 2009–2010 seasons of “Survivor.”
Currently, Jeff earns $8 million annually as host of the long-running CBS reality show “Survivor.”
FAQs
How did Jeff Probst get his start in television?
Probst began his career as a producer for Boeing and moved into hosting with shows on FX before eventually hosting Rock & Roll Jeopardy! and Survivor.
Has Jeff Probst ever won awards for hosting Survivor?
Yes, he won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program four times, from 2008 to 2011.
Is Jeff Probst still hosting Survivor?
Yes, as of 2024, Jeff Probst continues to host Survivor, maintaining his role on the show for over 20 years.
What other shows has Jeff Probst appeared in?
Probst has made appearances on shows like How I Met Your Mother, Two and a Half Men, Life in Pieces, and MadTV. He’s also appeared on Jeopardy! and voiced characters on Family Guy.
What is Jeff Probst's net worth?
Jeff Probst’s net worth is approximately $50 million, with an estimated annual income of $8 million from the TV show "Survivor."
