The Youngest and Oldest Survivor Contestants
The youngest people to play Survivor are Will Wahl and Michael Yerger, who were each 18 when they played. The youngest-winner record is shared by Jenna Morasca and Jud Birza, who each won at 21. At the other end of the range, Rudy Boesch played at 75, the oldest in the show's history.
- 18 Youngest player Will Wahl and Michael Yerger
- 21 Youngest winner Jenna Morasca and Jud Birza
- 75 Oldest player Rudy Boesch
- 57 Oldest winner Robert Crowley
These rankings use each contestant's age during an appearance, so returning players can appear more than once. Browse the top 15 youngest and oldest appearances below, or see the complete Survivor winners list.
Age source: the site's pinned survivoR snapshot, where age means age during that season. CBS's current casting FAQ says applicants may apply from age 16; application age is not necessarily age during filming.
15 youngest Survivor appearances
- Will Wahl
Will Wahl played Survivor 33 at age 18.
- Michael Yerger
Michael Yerger played Survivor 36 at age 18.
- Spencer Duhm
Spencer Duhm played Survivor 18 at age 19.
- Natalie Tenerelli
Natalie Tenerelli played Survivor 22 at age 19.
- Brandon Hantz
Brandon Hantz played Survivor 23 at age 19.
- Julia Sokolowski
Julia Sokolowski played Survivor 32 at age 19.
- Jessica Peet
Jessica Peet played Survivor 37 at age 19.
- Keith Sowell
Keith Sowell played Survivor 38 at age 19.
- Swati Goel
Swati Goel played Survivor 42 at age 19.
- Sami Layadi
Sami Layadi played Survivor 43 at age 19.
- Michael Zernow
Michael Zernow played Survivor 15 at age 20.
- Kelly Shinn
Kelly Shinn played Survivor 21 at age 20.
- Angie Layton
Angie Layton played Survivor 25 at age 20.
- Brandon Hantz
Brandon Hantz played Survivor 26 at age 20.
- Baylor Wilson
Baylor Wilson played Survivor 29 at age 20.
15 oldest Survivor appearances
- Rudy Boesch
Rudy Boesch played Survivor 8 at age 75.
- Rudy Boesch
Rudy Boesch played Survivor 1 at age 72.
- Joseph Del Campo
Joseph Del Campo played Survivor 32 at age 71.
- Jimmy Johnson
Jimmy Johnson played Survivor 21 at age 67.
- B.B. Andersen
B.B. Andersen played Survivor 1 at age 64.
- Greg Smith
Greg Smith played Survivor 24 at age 64.
- Sonja Christopher
Sonja Christopher played Survivor 1 at age 63.
- Jim Lynch
Jim Lynch played Survivor 11 at age 63.
- Dan Lembo
Dan Lembo played Survivor 21 at age 63.
- Mike Borassi
Mike Borassi played Survivor 19 at age 62.
- Gillian Larson
Gillian Larson played Survivor 17 at age 61.
- Jake Billingsley
Jake Billingsley played Survivor 5 at age 60.
- Tom Laidlaw
Tom Laidlaw played Survivor 39 at age 60.
- Scout Cloud Lee
Scout Cloud Lee played Survivor 9 at age 59.
- Janet Carbin
Janet Carbin played Survivor 39 at age 59.
Youngest and oldest winners
The youngest Sole Survivors are Jenna Morasca (Survivor 6 : The Amazon) and Jud Birza (Survivor 21 : Nicaragua) , who each won at 21. The oldest is Robert Crowley, who won Survivor 17 (Gabon) at 57. For the full championship roll, see the complete Survivor winners list.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the youngest person to play Survivor?
Will Wahl and Michael Yerger share the record, each playing at 18. That is the youngest age in the completed-season data; future casting rules or casts could change the record.
Who is the youngest Survivor winner?
Jenna Morasca and Jud Birza share the record, each winning at 21: Jenna Morasca won Survivor 6 (The Amazon); Jud Birza won Survivor 21 (Nicaragua).
Who is the oldest person to play Survivor?
Rudy Boesch, who was 75 when they played Survivor 8 (All-Stars) in 2004.
Who is the oldest Survivor winner?
Robert Crowley, who won Survivor 17 (Gabon) at age 57.