Charlie Herschel on "Survivor 17: Gabon - Earth's Last Eden"
Charlie Herschel has been a fan of "Survivor" since the first season and has been training for it ever since. A lawyer for one of the top 10 most prestigious law firms in the world, Charlie Herschel is ready to try his persuasion skills on a different type of jury.
This 29-year-old, marathon-running attorney and University of Pennsylvania graduate says he is above nothing when he gets to the island. Charlie Herschel's strategy is to be authentic but with a twist. "With high risks, come high rewards, but the risks must be calculated." The middle son of three boys and a native New Yorker, the Ivy Leaguer is not afraid to claw his way to the top.
In his free time, Charlie Herschel trains to race in marathons around the country. He credits this passion for helping him stay in shape. Through his training, Charlie Herschel dropped 60 pounds and continues to be at fighting weight.
Charlie Herschel is a gay, single man and currently resides in New York City.