Name |
Rupert Boneham |
Height |
|
Naionality |
American |
Date of Birth |
27-January-1964 |
Place of Birth |
Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
Famous for |
Acting |
Rupert Boneham is an American mentor for troubled teens, who became known to reality television audiences in 2003 as a contestant on Survivor: Pearl Islands where he placed 8th.
He later appeared on the All Stars and Heroes vs. Villains seasons of Survivor, placing 4th and 6th respectively. 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. Boneham was the 2012 Libertarian candidate for governor of Indiana, losing to Republican Mike Pence.