Survivor Rupert Boneham Biography

Survivor Rupert Boneham Biography

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Rupert Boneham (born January 27, 1964) is an American mentor for troubled teens who became known to reality television audiences in 2004 as a contestant on Survivor: Pearl Islands and Survivor: All-Stars. He was ultimately a fan favorite among Survivor viewers, who voted him the million dollar winner on Survivor: America’s Tribal Council, a special episode of Survivor: All-Stars. The prize was awarded after a nationwide popular vote in which Boneham received 85% of the votes cast.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, he moved to Indiana at a young age. He attended Haworth High School in Kokomo, Indiana. After graduation, he moved to Texas to study nursing at Cisco Junior College and Angelo State University.

Boneham lives in Indianapolis, Indiana with his wife Laura and daughter Raya. Prior to appearing in Survivor, he worked as a mentor for troubled teens. He has previously worked as a gravedigger and bartender. His hobbies include scuba diving, camping, and coin collecting. His favorite sport is racquetball. In 2003, Boneham worked for ABC Sports as a camera crew assistant at the Indianapolis 500. Since his appearance on Survivor, Boneham has been a regular guest for the Indianapolis 500 pre-race ceremonies.

CBS BIO

Tribe: Heroes
Hometown: Indianapolis, Ind.
Current Residence: Indianapolis, Ind.
Personal Claim To Fame: “Starting my charity.”
Inspiration in Life: “Life is Good.  Be You.  Give Back.”
Previous Finishes: Pearl Islands: 8th out, 2nd Jury Member; All-Stars: 15th Out, 6th Jury Member
Favorite Past Moment: “When Jeff Probst was writing a million dollar check on my back on my daughter’s 5th birthday and having millions of fans help me win that.”
Previous Survivor He Respects Most: Rudy Boesch (Borneo, All-Stars)
Previous Survivor He Respects Least: Jonny Fairplay (Pearl Islands, Micronesia)
Why Did He Come Back? : “I LOVE THE GAME!”