History of Jeff Probst in Timeline
Jeff Probst is an American television presenter, producer, and author, primarily recognized as the host of the reality TV show *Survivor* since 2000, earning him multiple Emmy Awards. He also hosted *The Jeff Probst Show*, a daytime talk show, for a single season. Probst's career is mainly defined by his role in *Survivor*, where he has become a central figure in the show's long-running success.
November 4, 1961: Jeff Probst Born
On November 4, 1961, Jeffrey Lee Probst was born in Wichita, Kansas.
1979: High School Graduation
In 1979, Jeff Probst graduated from Newport High School.
1996: Hosting Roles
In 1996, Jeff Probst hosted FX's Backchat and Sound FX.
1996: Married Shelley Wright
In 1996, Jeff Probst married his first wife, Shelley Wright.
1998: Hosted Rock & Roll Jeopardy!
In 1998, Jeff Probst began hosting the VH1 series Rock & Roll Jeopardy!.
1999: Interviewed Sandra Bullock
In 1999, Jeff Probst interviewed Sandra Bullock while working for Access Hollywood, catching the eye of Mark Burnett.
2000: Began Hosting Survivor
In 2000, Jeff Probst began hosting Survivor and believed it was something special.
2000: Survivor Debut
In 2000, Jeff Probst began hosting the American reality television show Survivor.
2001: Divorced Shelley Wright
In 2001, Jeff Probst divorced his first wife, Shelley Wright.
2001: Named One of the "50 Most Beautiful People"
In 2001, People magazine named Jeff Probst one of the "50 Most Beautiful People".
2003: Celebrity Jeopardy! Appearance
In 2003, Jeff Probst appeared on Celebrity Jeopardy! for the second time.
2004: Stepfather to Michael Russell
In 2004, Jeff Probst became the stepfather to Michael Russell through his marriage to Lisa Ann Russell.
2004: Began Dating Julie Berry
In 2004, after filming on Survivor: Vanuatu wrapped, Jeff Probst began dating Julie Berry.
2006: Stepfather to Ava Russell
In 2006, Jeff Probst became the stepfather to Ava Russell through his marriage to Lisa Ann Russell.
2006: "The tribe has spoken" included in TV Land special
In 2006, Jeff Probst's catchphrase, "The tribe has spoken. It's time for you to go," from Survivor was included in TV Land's "The 100 Greatest TV Quotes and Catch Phrases" special.
September 21, 2008: Won Primetime Emmy Award
On September 21, 2008, Jeff Probst won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program.
October 20, 2008: Developing New Reality TV Series
On October 20, 2008, it was reported that Jeff Probst was developing a new reality TV series called Live for the Moment for CBS.
2008: Broke Up With Julie Berry
In early 2008, Jeff Probst and Julie Berry broke up.
April 1, 2009: Appeared on I Get That a Lot
On April 1, 2009, Jeff Probst appeared on the CBS reality television special I Get That a Lot, working as a cashier.
2009: Won Primetime Emmy Award
In 2009, Jeff Probst won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program for the second time.
January 28, 2010: Aired Pilot of Live for the Moment
On January 28, 2010, the pilot episode of Live for the Moment aired.
April 1, 2010: Cameo Appearances on Jeopardy!
On April 1, 2010, Jeff Probst made several cameo appearances during an episode of Jeopardy!.
2010: Won Primetime Emmy Award
In 2010, Jeff Probst won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program for the third time.
October 2011: Appeared on How I Met Your Mother
In October 2011, Jeff Probst appeared as himself on the sitcom How I Met Your Mother, in the episode "The Stinson Missile Crisis".
December 5, 2011: Married Lisa Ann Russell
On December 5, 2011, Jeff Probst married his second wife, Lisa Ann Russell.
2011: Won Primetime Emmy Award
In 2011, Jeff Probst won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program for the fourth time.
January 2012: Announced as Director of Kiss Me
In January 2012, Jeff Probst was announced as the director of his second feature film, Kiss Me, with production to begin the following month.
September 2012: The Jeff Probst Show Debut
In September 2012, Jeff Probst began hosting The Jeff Probst Show, a syndicated daytime talk show.
October 2012: Hosted The Greatest Event in Television History
In October 2012, Jeff Probst began hosting the recurring Adult Swim special, "The Greatest Event in Television History."
February 2013: Released Stranded
In February 2013, Jeff Probst teamed up with Christopher Tebbetts to release Stranded, the first book in Scholastic's adventure series aimed at middle school students.
May 2013: The Jeff Probst Show Ended
In May 2013, The Jeff Probst Show ended after CBS declined to pick it up for a second season.
November 2013: Appeared on Two and a Half Men
In November 2013, Jeff Probst appeared as himself on the sitcom Two and a Half Men in the episode "Some Kind of Lesbian Zombie".
January 2014: Appeared on Two and a Half Men
In January 2014, Jeff Probst appeared as himself on the sitcom Two and a Half Men in the episode "Baseball. Boobs. Boobs. Baseball".
January 2014: Hosted The Greatest Event in Television History
In January 2014, Jeff Probst hosted the recurring Adult Swim special, "The Greatest Event in Television History."
December 2016: Appeared on Life in Pieces
In December 2016, Jeff Probst appeared as himself on the sitcom Life in Pieces, in the episode "Swim Survivor Zen Talk".
October 2022: Appeared on Saturday Night Live
In October 2022, Jeff Probst appeared on Saturday Night Live in the "Joker Wedding" sketch.
2026: Guest Appearance on Beast Games
On January 14th 2026, Jeff Probst will appear as a guest on season 2 episode 4 of Beast Games, a Survivor-themed episode.
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