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Jeff Probst has earned a sizable net worth as a jack of all trades in the film and television industry, from producing and hosting to writing and directing!
Out of his many career wins, Jeff is most famously known for his decades-long job as the host of Survivor.
What Is Jeff Probst’s Net Worth?
Jeff has amassed a roughly $50 million fortune, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Jeff Probst Formerly Had a Job as a Reporter
Jeff worked as a correspondent for the entertainment news program Access Hollywood in 1996.
Jeff Probst Has Been a Television Host for Nearly 3 Decades
Jeff previously worked as a producer and narrator for marketing videos for the Boeing Motion Picture studio before diving fully into his television hosting career. He got his first gig on VH1’s music-themed trivia show Rock & Roll Jeopardy! in 1998 and continued his role until it was canceled in 2001.
Shortly before the end of Rock & Roll Jeopardy!, Jeff got the job he is most famous for — the host of Survivor. More than 20 years after its premiere, the hit reality competition series is still going strong, making it both one of the most successful and one of the longest running reality television shows of all time. Celebrity Net Worth reported that Jeff currently rakes in $8 million per year for his work on the show.
Jeff Probst Hosted His Own Daytime Talk Show
The Jeff Probst Show premiered in 2012 and covered a wide range of topics, from family dynamics to how to overcome personal challenges. Celebrity guests on the show included comedian Howie Mandel, actor Tyrese Gibson and Survivor alum Lisa Whelchel. However, it was canceled in 2013 after receiving low ratings.
Jeff Probst Has Directed 2 Movies
Jeff wrote and directed the 2001 indie thriller Finder’s Fee starring Ryan Reynolds, which won the Golden Space Needle Award for best picture at the 2001 Seattle International Film Festival. He later went on to direct the 2014 drama Kiss Me, which featured Missi Pyle and Jenny Osment.
Aside from directing, he’s also gotten his fair share of producer credits, including for Survivor, Survivor: Philippines Preview, Survivor: Blood vs Water Preview and Kiss Me.
Jeff Probst Is a Published Author
Jeff collaborated with writer Chris Tebbetts to pen a six-book children’s series called Stranded. The story revolves around four siblings who find themselves trapped on a deserted island after being shipwrecked and the adventures they embark on as they are forced to find new ways to survive.
Jeff Probst Owns Gene Autry’s Former Home
Jeff purchased famed actor and musician Gene Autry’s lavish Studio City, California, property in 2011. The $5 million abode spans 8,000 square feet and sits on four acres of land. The sprawling home includes five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a library and media room, a swimming pool, a guesthouse and an outdoor entertainment area, according to World Property Journal.
Prior to Jeff’s purchase of the property, Gene’s wife, Jackie, had hoped to turn it into a museum honoring her late husband. However, it was not approved at the time due to zoning restrictions.
