Rupert Boneham from "Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains" returns to be part of the Heroes tribe on Season 20 of the CBS reality series. When asked why he came back, he says, "I love the game!" Previously, he was on the 8th out and 2nd jury menber in "Survivor: Pearl Islands" and the 15th out and 6th jury member in "Survivor: All-Stars."
Born in Detroit, Rupert moved with his parents at a young age to Indiana where he eventually attended Haworth High School in Kokomo. He then moved to Texas to study nursing at Cisco Junior College and San Angelo University. He currently resides in Indianapolis, where he works as a vocational and clinical mentor for troubled teens. He also drives camera trucks for college football during the season. He previously worked as a gravedigger and a bartender. His hobbies include scuba diving, camping and coin collecting. His favorite sport is racquetball. He describes himself as strong, smart and brave. He is proudest of becoming independent/self-employed and being able to care for his family while not having to live in the nine-to-five world.
Rupert and his wife, Laura, have one four-year-old daughter, Raya. His birth date is January 27, 1964.
Born in Detroit, Rupert moved with his parents at a young age to Indiana where he eventually attended Haworth High School in Kokomo. He then moved to Texas to study nursing at Cisco Junior College and San Angelo University. He currently resides in Indianapolis, where he works as a vocational and clinical mentor for troubled teens. He also drives camera trucks for college football during the season. He previously worked as a gravedigger and a bartender. His hobbies include scuba diving, camping and coin collecting. His favorite sport is racquetball. He describes himself as strong, smart and brave. He is proudest of becoming independent/self-employed and being able to care for his family while not having to live in the nine-to-five world.
Rupert and his wife, Laura, have one four-year-old daughter, Raya. His birth date is January 27, 1964.