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Alabama's Bobby Jon Drinkard Tackles "Survivor" Again

By Jean Brandau, About.com

Name:

Bobby Jon Drinkard

Birthdate & Marial Status:

Born May 10, 1977 and not married.

Hometown:

Troy, Alabama but now lives in Los Angeles. Bobby Jon graduated from Charles Henderson High School in 1995 and graduated from Troy State University with a degree in Public Relations.

Profession:

Bobby Jon has been a personal trainer, lifeguard and farmer. Now he is persuing a career in acting and the world of high fashion modeling: has modeled in Milan, Italy and in Miami.

Claim to Fame:

  • Bobby Jon was known for his outstanding work ethic and handsome good looks on "Survivor: Palau."
  • June 2, 2005 was declared "Bobby Jon Drinkard Day" in his hometown of Troy, Alabama.
  • Bobby Jon represented Alabama in the November 2003 issue of Cosmopolitan magazine as one of 50 single hunks from 50 states.
  • Survivor Experience:

    Bobby Jon was one of 20 castaways on "Survivor 10: Palau" where he & Stephanie LaGrossa were the last two people from Ulong tribe. Now, Stepanie & Bobby Jon have returned for their second try and are competing on "Survivor 11: Guatemala" for the million dollar prize.

    Hobbies:

    He played football (which he lettered in) and baseball at Charles Henderson High School . Bobby Jon grew up on a farm where he went hunting and fishing. He also enjoys lifting weights, running, going to concerts and reading the Bible.

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