History of Rob Mariano in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 30, 2026

Robert "Boston Rob" Mariano is an American television personality renowned for his multiple appearances on the reality show *Survivor*. He first appeared in *Survivor: Marquesas*, followed by *Survivor: All-Stars* where he placed second. He later competed in *Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains* and ultimately won *Survivor: Redemption Island*. Mariano returned as a mentor in *Survivor: Island of the Idols* and competed again in *Survivor: Winners at War*. He holds the distinction of being the first person to participate in five seasons of the show.

December 25, 1975: Robert Carlo Mariano Born

On December 25, 1975, Robert Carlo Mariano, also known as Boston Rob, was born.

1994: Graduated from Xaverian Brothers High School

In 1994, Robert Mariano graduated from Xaverian Brothers High School, where he played golf and hockey.

1995: Made the BU hockey team

In 1995, Robert Mariano made the BU hockey team as a freshman but declined to play after being told he wouldn't get much ice time.

1999: Graduated from Boston University

In 1999, Robert Mariano graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Boston University.

2001: First Survivor appearance

In 2001, at the age of 25, Robert Mariano first appeared on Survivor and continued to coach the hockey team.

2003: Began Relationship with Amber Brkich

In 2003, Robert Mariano began a relationship with Amber Brkich while filming Survivor: All-Stars.

May 9, 2004: Proposed to Amber Brkich

On May 9, 2004, Robert Mariano proposed to Amber Brkich during the live finale of Survivor: All-Stars, which she accepted, prior to the votes being announced. He lost the season in a 4-3 vote.

2004: Narrator/Player Operator of The Player

In 2004, Robert Mariano was the narrator and player operator of a short-lived reality series on UPN titled "The Player".

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April 16, 2005: Married Amber Brkich

On April 16, 2005, Robert Mariano and Amber Brkich were married in a private ceremony at Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas.

May 24, 2005: Rob and Amber Get Married Aired on CBS

On May 24, 2005, CBS aired a two-hour special, "Rob and Amber Get Married", about Robert Mariano and Amber Brkich's wedding.

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2006: Filmed Rob and Amber: Against the Odds

In 2006, Robert Mariano and Amber Brkich filmed a 10-episode show for the Fox Reality Channel, "Rob and Amber: Against the Odds", which followed Robert's attempts to become a professional poker player in Las Vegas, with Daniel Negreanu as his tutor. The series aired the following year.

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February 2007: Competed in The Amazing Race: All-Stars

In February 2007, Robert Mariano and Amber Brkich competed in the first All-Stars season of "The Amazing Race" as newlyweds. They were eliminated on the fourth leg after setting a record for coming in first place in the first three legs.

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July 4, 2009: Lucia Rose Mariano Born

On July 4, 2009, Robert Mariano and Amber Brkich welcomed their first daughter, Lucia Rose.

December 10, 2010: Carina Rose Mariano Born

On December 10, 2010, Robert Mariano and Amber Brkich welcomed their second daughter, Carina Rose.

January 13, 2011: Announced to Compete in Survivor: Redemption Island

On January 13, 2011, Robert Mariano was announced to compete in his fourth season, Survivor: Redemption Island, continuing his feud with Russell Hantz from Heroes vs. Villains.

May 15, 2011: Won Survivor: Redemption Island

On May 15, 2011, Robert Mariano won Survivor: Redemption Island in an 8-1-0 vote, marking his first win after four seasons and 117 days of playing. Jeff Probst called it the "most perfect game of Survivor ever."

December 2011: Co-host on Around the World in 80 Ways

In December 2011, Robert Mariano co-hosted The History Channel's "Around the World in 80 Ways", which ran from October to December 2011.

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May 5, 2012: Isabetta Rose Mariano Born

On May 5, 2012, Robert Mariano and Amber Brkich welcomed their third daughter, Isabetta Rose.

June 20, 2014: Adelina Rose Mariano Born

On June 20, 2014, Robert Mariano and Amber Brkich welcomed their fourth daughter, Adelina Rose.

May 23, 2016: Appeared on The Price Is Right

On May 23, 2016, Robert Mariano appeared in a special episode of "The Price Is Right" featuring former Survivor contestants.

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2022: Appeared on Secret Celebrity Renovation

In 2022, Robert Mariano appeared in a Season 2 episode of "Secret Celebrity Renovation", where he and his company helped restore houses for various celebrities.

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January 8, 2025: First Episode of Deal or No Deal Island After Show with Boston Rob Aired

On January 8, 2025, the first episode of "Deal or No Deal Island After Show with Boston Rob" aired, coinciding with the start of the second season of the series. He also was a contestant on Deal or No Deal Island, getting eliminated at the final four challenge.

2025: Competed on The Traitors

In 2025, Robert Mariano competed on the third season of the American reality competition "The Traitors", finishing in 12th place after being eliminated in a roundtable vote. He also started hosting "The Traitors Official Podcast" with Bob the Drag Queen.