Ozzy Lusth is an American reality TV star who is most famous due to his legendary acts on the popular reality show Survivor. Lusth has become one of the most popular and physically fitter competitors in the history of the franchise. Over the seasons, he earned a reputation as a challenge beast; he was a very skilled and talented swimmer with unbelievable survival instincts and athletic abilities.
| Net Worth: | $1 Million |
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| Real Name: | Oscar Lusth |
| Birth Date: | August 23, 1981 |
| Age (as of 2026): | 45 Years |
| Birth Place: | Guanajuato, Mexico |
| Height: | 1.75 m (5 ft 8 in) |
| Parents: | – |
| Wife/Girlfriend: | – |
Early Life
Ozzy Lusth was born on 23rd August, 1981 in Guanajuato, Mexico and is a Mestizo. His parents divorced when he was a tender age, and together with his mother, he went from Durham, North Carolina, to Mountain View, California.
His early life was full of moving around because he moved around between the different states of the United States and Central America with numerous instances of change of residence. Such experiences helped him to be adaptable and independent, which will be one of his attributes in Survivor.
In his adolescence, Lusth grew to love outdoor sports comprising surfing, swimming, and adventure sports. These were interests that affected his physical abilities and comfort in the wilderness—abilities that would in the future prove a most valuable asset to him in the games of survival.
Ozzy Lusth continued on to attend Santa Barbara City College, where he spent two years of his life. During this time he made his living by a number of jobs, one after the other, but after some time, he moved to the Los Angeles area, where he found more opportunities.
Career
Ozzy Lusth has made himself most well-known through the act of indulging himself in Survivor, where he came out as one of the most physical players in the series’ history. He was the first on Survivor: Cook Islands (Season 13) in 2006, where he was the runner-up after having a fantastic run in which he won numerous individual immunity events.
He came back in Survivor: Micronesia—Fans vs. Favorites (Season 16) when he was the blindsided one, although he was a competent player. His third appearance was on Survivor: South Pacific (Season 23), where he showed physical power along with strategic growth and was left in fourth place with the fan-favorite prize of $100,000.
Ozzy Lusth reappeared in Survivor: Game Changers (Season 34), where he was among a few frequent guests of the show, with the merge in the first season of the show and returning to the show in later seasons.
His presence would solidify him as one of the oldest members of the franchise. In 2026, he reappeared again on Survivor 50, his fifth time on the show and almost 20 years of participation in the franchise. Besides Survivor, Lusth has also appeared on American Ninja Warrior as well as the reality show Foursome, among others.
Other than being on television, Lusth has worked in other areas like photography, acting and restaurant running. He has taken a step in the right direction towards entrepreneurship and creativity in the past few years after relocating to Mexico and opening a restaurant and music bar.
Personal Life
Only in his Survivor appearances have the love life of Ozzy Lusth been in the limelight. One of his most well-known relationships during Survivor: Micronesia was Amanda Kimmel. They developed an affair during the show, and some time after that, they continued with the affair.
Adult film actress Kissa Sins later linked to Lusth, but little information about the relationship exists in the public archives. In 2026, the latest reports state that there are no officially confirmed facts regarding the fact that Lusth is married or in a long-term relationship. He is thought to be unmarried, and his romantic affairs are a secret.
Social Media
Ozzy Lusth has an active social media presence, especially on Instagram, where he posts about his personal life, travel, and work-related information. His works are often reminiscent of his adventurous life, including outdoor activities, surfing and backstage photos of his job.
In addition to mainstream platforms, Lusth has also explored other online platforms where he has been prolific in sharing his experiences and personal growth, including content-creating platforms. This frankness has assisted him in the construction of his image in the minds of the fans to understand a more personal side of him that is not necessarily a part of his game.
Ozzy Lusth Net Worth
There are no official verified sources of money that disclose the actual net worth of Ozzy Lusth. His appearances on television, his business and other sources of income make his net worth between about $500,000 and $1 million.
His appearance in Survivor has won him much of his earnings, either in the guise of prize money or appearance fees. Notable is that during Survivor: South Pacific, he won the Sprint Player of the Season award worth $100,000, which has contributed to his earnings.
