Survivor contestant Jonathan Penner

Jonathan Penner - Survivor: Cook Islands, Survivor: Micronesia-FvF, Survivor: Philippines

Jonathan Penner on social media: Instagram | twitter

Seasons: 3 | Days: 75 | Wins: 0 | Jury: 2

Survivor: Cook Islands (2006) - 7th place, 14th out - 6th juror.

Voted out in Episode 13, "Arranging a Hit" (Day 33).
Cumulative time: In-game - 28 days; Exile Island - 5 days (3 visits).

Survivor: Micronesia-Fans vs. Favorites (2008) - 15th place, 6th out.

Removed for medical reasons in Episode 6, "It Hit Everyone Pretty Hard" (Day 15).

Survivor: Philippines (2012) - 7th place, 12th out - 5th juror.

Voted out in Episode 10, "Whiners are Weiners" (Day 27).

Jonathan Penner - Career statistics
	Challenge stats	Tribal council stats	Jury stats
Season	ChW	ChA	ChW%	VFB	VAP	TCA	TC%	wTCR	JVF	TotJ	JV%	SurvSc	SurvAv
S13: Cook Islands	1.02	6.57	0.15	8	15	9	0.86	1.31	-	-	-	1.02	2.33
S16: Micronesia	0.87	2.08	0.42	1	0	2	0.35	1.17	-	-	-	0.77	2.03
S25: Philippines	2.33	7.36	0.32	4	9	7	0.55	1.23	-	-	-	0.87	3.56
Career	4.21	16.0	0.26	13	24	18	0.71	1.69	-	-	-	0.98	3.09

Cook Islands challenges (click to expand/collapse)
Tribal/team challenge record (6.25*-for-14; 2 sit-outs):
- Cook Islands Ep. 1 RC/IC: "Lock and Load Light" - Raro finishes third, then he gets exiled (3rd*/4).
- Cook Islands Ep. 2 RC/IC: "Tow the Line" - Raro ties for first (1st/4).
- Cook Islands Ep. 3 IC: "Steeple Chase" - Now with new Aitu, stays in until the end, but Aitu loses.
- Cook Islands Ep. 4 RC: "Strung Along" - Competes, and Aitu wins.
- Cook Islands Ep. 4 IC: "Mayday" - Performs the stretcher puzzle/carry part, and Aitu wins.
- Cook Islands Ep. 5 RC: "Never Tear Us Apart" - Paired with Yul, who drops his weight at 30 lbs. Later, Aitu loses.
- Cook Islands Ep. 5 IC: "United We Stand" - Competes, Aitu overcomes an early Raro lead, Aitu wins.
- Cook Islands Ep. 6 RC: "Kicking and Screaming" - With Yul, removes Nate from his pole, and Aitu wins reward.
- Cook Islands Ep. 8 RC: "Smash and Grab" - With Becky, works the puzzle stage. Aitu wins.
- Cook Islands Ep. 8 IC: "Stairway to Heaven" - Sits out, and Aitu loses.
- Cook Islands Ep. 9 RC: "Barrel of Monkeys" - Now mutineed back to Raro. Sits out, Raro loses, gets yelled at by Ozzy for his mutiny.
- Cook Islands Ep. 9 IC: "Depth Charge" - One of four rowers for Raro, which blows an early lead and loses.
- Cook Islands Ep. 10 RC: "Make Your Point" - Raro loses.
- Cook Islands Ep. 10 IC: "South Pacific" - Raro loses again.
*Note: Third-place finishes in four-tribe phase of Cook Islands count as a quarter-win.

Individual challenge record (0-for-4): (Mean % finish: 56%)
- Cook Islands Ep. 11 IC, "Mast Cling On" - Drops after 12 minutes (8th/9).
- Cook Islands Ep. 12 IC, "Recollection" - Makes the final round, but gets stuck on the second set of recall/math questions (3rd/8).
- Cook Islands Ep. 13 RC, "Pass the Bucket" - Teamed with his wife, Stacy Title, barely misses the win, and Parvati exiles him (2nd/7).
- Cook Islands Ep. 13 IC, "Flotsam & Jetsam" - Did not finish collecting his sticks, (bottom 4/7).
Redemption/Exile Island duel record: (0-for-0)
- None.
Micronesia challenges (click to expand/collapse)
Tribal/team challenge record (7-for-9; 1 sit-out):
- Micronesia Ep. 1 RC/IC: "Reinventing the Wheel" - Malakal (favorites) loses.
- Micronesia Ep. 2 RC/IC: "Smash & Grab" - Smashes tiles; minor problem finding his key, but Malakal wins.
- Micronesia Ep. 3 RC: "Beach Bash" - Steals the fifth and final bag from the fans, Malakal wins.
- Micronesia Ep. 3 IC: "Nut Bucket" - Heckles Airai and Probst while holding the basket, but Malakal loses.
- Micronesia Ep. 4 RC: "Diver Down" - Retrieves 3 coconuts (1 fewer than Ozzy), and Malakal wins.
- Micronesia Ep. 4 IC: "Crosswalk" - Malakal wins.
- Micronesia Ep. 5 RC: "Cat and Mouse" - Now switched to Airai, and the new Airai wins.
- Micronesia Ep. 5 IC: "A Stone's Throw" - Airai wins.
- Micronesia Ep. 6 RC: "Build It Up, Break It Down" - Airai wins.
Individual challenge record (0-for-1):
- Micronesia Ep.1 Individual IC: Does not find Malakal's necklace/idol thing.
Redemption/Exile Island duel record: (0-for-0)
- None.
Philippines challenges (click to expand/collapse)
Tribal/team challenge record (6.0*-for-11):
- Philippines Ep. 1 RC/IC: "Share the Wealth" - Does puzzle stage, Kalabaw finishes first. (1st/3).
- Philippines Ep. 2 RC/IC: "Manila Folders" - Hauler, does puzzle. Kalabaw doesn't lose! (2nd*/3).
- Philippines Ep. 3 RC/IC: "Deep In Thought" - Dives, etc. Kalabaw wins. (1st/3).
- Philippines Ep. 4 RC/IC: "Swing Break" - Competes, another non-loss for Kalabaw. (2nd*/3).
- Philippines Ep. 5 RC: "Idol Hands" - Down to two tribes, loses against Skupin, and Kalabaw loses.
- Philippines Ep. 5 IC: "Thrash, Splash & Bash" - Does puzzle again, Kalabaw barely loses.
- Philippines Ep. 6 RC: "Bog Roll" - Facilitates negotiations as Tandang surrenders.
- Philippines Ep. 6 IC: "Philiping Out" - 1 catch shown (against Malcolm), but Kalabaw loses.
- Philippines Ep. 8 RC: "Catch of the Day" - Puzzle helps team win (with Malcolm, Denise, Lisa, Jeff).
- Philippines Ep. 9 RC: "Muddy Waters" - Wins again thanks to bag strategy (with Malcolm, Carter, Denise).
- Philippines Ep. 10 RC: "Snare the Drum" - Penner and his team (Denise, Skupin, Lisa) lose to the kids.
*Note: Second-place finishes in three-tribe phase of Philippines count as a half-win.

Individual challenge record (1-for-5): (Mean % finish: 68%)
- Philippines Ep. 7 IC, "Wrist Assured" - Third man out (5th/7).
- Philippines Ep. 8 IC, "Snake in the Grass" - Wins with puzzle in final stage, of three (1st/10).
- Philippines Ep. 9 IC: "Paddle Out" - One of many losers, but has one ball placed (3rd/9).
- Philippines Ep. 10 IC: "Push Your Luck" - Eliminated in second of two stages (5th/8).
- Philippines Ep. 11 IC: "Brains and Brawn" - Loses to Abi-Maria (and Carter) in the final stage (3rd/7).
Redemption/Exile Island duel record: (0-for-0)
- None.

Career challenge totals

Team/tribal challenges
Wins:	19.25*
Played:	34
Win%:	0.57
Sat out:	3

Individual challenges
Wins:	1
Played:	10
Win%:	0.10
Mean% Finish:	60%

Duels
Wins:	0
Played:	0
Win%:	--
Mean% Finish:	--

Cook Islands Tribal (click to expand/collapse)
Idols held/played: (0/0)
- None.
VFB - Votes for the person booted (8/9):
- Cook Islands, Ep. 3: Cecilia Mansilla (voted out, 5-3).
- Cook Islands, Ep. 6: 'Cao Boi' Bui (voted out, 6-2).
- Cook Islands, Ep. 8: 'Flica' Smith (voted out, 6-1).
- Cook Islands, Ep. 9: Brad Virata (voted out, 7-1).
- Cook Islands, Ep. 10 (F11 vote): Rebecca Borman (voted out, 6-1).
- Cook Islands, Ep. 10 (F10 vote): Jenny Guzon-Bae (voted out, 4-2).
- Cook Islands, Ep. 11: Nate Gonzalez (voted out, 5-4).
- Cook Islands, Ep. 12: Candice Woodcock (voted out, 5-3).
VAP - Votes against (15):
- Cook Islands, Ep. 6: One vote, from Flica.
- Cook Islands, Ep. 7: One vote, from Flica.
- Cook Islands, Ep. 8: One vote, from Brad.
- Cook Islands, Ep. 10 (F11 vote): One vote, from Rebecca.
- Cook Islands, Ep. 10 (F10 vote): Two votes, from Jenny & Nate.
- Cook Islands, Ep. 12: Three votes, from Adam, Parvati, and Candice.
- Cook Islands, Ep. 13: Six votes, from Yul, Ozzy, Becky, Sundra, Adam, and Parvati (voted out, 6-1).
Jury votes made (1/1):
- Cook Islands, Episode 15: Voted for Yul Kwon (who won, 5-4).
Micronesia Tribal (click to expand/collapse)
Idols held/played: (0/0)
- Micronesia: None.
VFB - Votes for the person booted (1/2):
- Micronesia Ep. 1: Jonny Fairplay (voted out, 9-1).
VAP - Votes against (0):
- Micronesia: None.
Jury votes made (0/0):
- Micronesia: None.
Philippines Tribal (click to expand/collapse)
Idols held/played: (1/1; 5 votes voided)
- Philippines, Ep. 2: Finds the Kalabaw hidden idol.
- Philippines, Ep. 7: Plays his idol, erasing five votes against, which would have been enough to vote him out.
VFB - Votes for the person booted (4/7):
- Philippines, Ep. 5: Sarah Dawson (voted out, 5-1).
- Philippines, Ep. 6: Katie Hanson (voted out, 4-1).
- Philippines, Ep. 9: Artis Silvester (voted out, 5-4).
- Philippines, Ep. 10: Pete Yurkowski (voted out, 5-4).
VAP - Votes against (9):
- Philippines, Ep. 6: One vote, from Katie.
- Philippines, Ep. 9: Four votes, from Pete, Lisa, Artis, and Abi-Maria.
- Philippines, Ep. 11: Four votes, from Malcolm, Denise, Lisa, and Skupin (voted out, 4-3).
Jury votes made (1/1):
- Philippines, Ep. 14: Voted for Denise Stapley (who won, 6-1-1).

Career Tribal Council totals

Hidden idols
Found:	1
Played:	1
Votes voided:	5

Voting record
VFB:	13
Tribals:	18
VAP:	24

Jury votes
Made:	2
For winners:	2
Received:	--

Cook Islands image gallery (click to expand/collapse)

Cook Islands intro shot

Cook Islands intro shot

Paddling, Ep1 RC/IC

Still paddling

More Ep1 RC/IC

Doing puzzles

Raro tribe, barely survived

Oh, sure. Pick the older guy for exile. That would be great.

Ep1 confessional

This exile stuff is fun

Making a letter, as instructed

Another challenge, another puzzle, Ep2 RC/IC

Returning from Exile Island

Listening to Probst

Pre-switch confessional, Ep3

There's always time for yoga

Looks like he's picking tribes

Losing to Brad at rock-paper-scissors

With this embrace, Ozzy gets at least 2 more Survivor appearances. Amen.

Greeting the ladies of the new Aitu

Amazed at Candice's secret crush on Billy, or something

Trying to reason with Flica

Steeple Chase, Ep3 IC

Her?

Still trying to reason with Flica

Comparing strategy notes with new alliancemate Yul

First Tribal Council, Ep3

Paying attention to Probst

Yul, Penner, and their first victim

Celebrating new Aitu's Ep4 RC win

Ready to go, Ep4 IC

Come on, Ozzy!

New Aitu's first immunity win, Ep4

Ep5 RC, about to begin

With 'Yulie,' Ep5 RC

Not amused with Probst's 'and now we wait' wordplay

About to get Exiled again, post-Ep5 RC

Thanks a lot, guys (off to Exile Island)

Not finding any idols on Exile Island, because it's gone

Atop the Aitu pile, Ep5 IC

Aitu wins! Ep5 IC

They call me Jon the Fisherman

Expressing confusion at Cao Boi bringing the idol to reward challenges

Ready for some kicking and screaming, Ep6 RC

Oh great, they killed Candice

Getting some time in the spotlight as decoy target for Plan Voodoo, Ep6

Aitu, about to get quieter with Cao Boi's departure

Just got served lamb by Jeff Probst. We should vote Cao Boi out every day.

Oh, hey Raro. Don't mind us, we're eating

We have to kidnap one of them? Pass.

Just hanging out with Nate, at Aitu camp, Ep7

Even at Aitu, everyone mistrusts Penner

Aitu, ready to win another reward, Ep7 RC

Aitu wins again! Ep7 RC

That's great Ozzy. Yeah, let's eat some random bird.

Watching Oozzy's ziplining, Ep7 IC

Trying to convince the women that Flica is the person to target

Seriously, let's get rid of Flica.

Sooooo... Flica, then? Yes. Flica.

So long, my friend Flica.

Strategies revealed do not succeed

We'll stick together after the merge, right?

A what-iny, you say?

Well. Candice looks pleased. Should I follow her? Nah! Well, maybe? Nah. But... nah.

I've made a huge mistake.

Well, at least I got a clean buff out of this.

Are you talking to me?

So... uh... how are you kids doing over here?

It's really great being back at Raro. Almost as much fun as I remember.

Anyone up for a game of pinochle?

That went well

Oh, Candice's back! She'll tell everyone how great I am. That's a relief.

Ready to drop some cannonballs, Ep9 IC

You're killing me, Yulie

Back at Tribal Council, now with Raro. This should be fun.

Let's get out there and lose another one! Who's with me? Ep10 RC

Any day now, guys.

Let's avoid a 'So long, and thanks for all the fish' joke here.

Now going in the Ep10 IC, as well

Penner: Go! GOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Rebecca: Eh, take your time.

Sigh. Ep10 IC aftermath.

I've gotta survive ANOTHER vote? That's bollocks, and you know it.

I'm staring at you with contempt and disbelief, Probst.

For some reason, expressing frustration with Raro's work ethic. Who could have predicted this?

Whoo! One fish!

Keeping in mind that the one Penner's talking to still lives in a dorm

Raros with attitude. About to be merged.

One MILLION dollars!

Take a look at banner, Michael!

Getting Yul's post-merge sales pitch

To be continued...

Aitutonga, getting ready to grab some pole, Ep11 IC

Ouch

That's a nice trinket you have there

To be continued, again

One of those times when the Raros leave you speechless

Serious Penner

Still don't know how I'm voting... or do I? (Merge Tribal)

Ready to vote out Nate, and betray the Raros

Who, me?
Micronesia image gallery (click to expand/collapse)

Micronesia intro shot

Micronesia intro shot

All painted up, ready to battle, Ep3 RC

Malakal tribe, listening to Probst

Fighting for the final pillow

Pulling on a pillow

Hapy Penner, post-Malakal Ep3 RC win
Philippines image gallery (click to expand/collapse)

Philippines intro shot

Philippines intro shot

S25 pre-game interview

S25 CBS pre-game ad

CBS pre-season ad

CBS pre-season ad

Arrival, first challenge

Doing the Kalabaw puzzle, Ep1 RC/IC

Hauling sleds, Ep2 RC/IC

Racing puzzle finish, Ep2 RC/IC

Retrieving puzzle piece, Ep3 RC/IC

Retrieving puzzle piece, Ep3 RC/IC

Returning from Ep3 RC/IC win

Looking on, Ep5 RC

Taken down by Malcolm's net, Ep6 IC

Random Ep6 confessional

Chatting with Lisa at the merge

Finishing the yellow team's puzzle, Ep8 RC

Snake in the Grass, Ep8 IC

Finally safe

Delighted to win immunity

About to win, Ep9 RC

Counseling Lisa, Ep9

Paddle Out, Ep9 IC

Missing the final stage, Ep10 IC

Dead man sitting, Ep11

Auction, Ep11

Answering questions, Ep11 IC

End of the line, Ep11

But wait, there's more! Ep11

Cook Islands interviews (click to expand/collapse)
Pre-game interviews
- None found?
Post-game interviews
- Rene Syler at CBS's The Early Show (12/8/06): "Jonathan Voted off Survivor"
- Derrik J. Lang at ASAP Blogs (12/8/06): "Hats Off to Jonathan on Survivor"
- Staci Krause at IGN.com (12/11/06): "Exclusive Survivor: Cook Islands Interview: Jonathan"
- Tashi Tagg at TVSA (11/8/07): "Cook Islands Interview: Jonathan Penner"
Micronesia-FvF interviews (click to expand/collapse)
Pre-game interviews
- CBS pre-game interview (YouTube)
Post-game interviews
- Josh Clinton at InsidePulse.com (3/19/08): "Interview with Survivor: Micronesia's Jonathan Penner and Chet Welch"
Philippines interviews (click to expand/collapse)
Pre-game interviews
- Gordon Holmes at XfinityTV.com (8/23/12): "Pre-Game Interview: Jonathan Penner"
Post-game interviews
- Gordon Holmes at XfinityTV.com (11/29/12): "Penner: 'I Made A Game-Changing Mistake'"
- Rob Cesternino at RHAP (11/30/12): "Jonathan Penner's Survivor: Philippines Exit Interview"
- Daniel Fienberg at HitFix.com (12/1/12): "Jonathan Penner talks Survivor: Philippines"

Cook Islands bio (click to expand/collapse)

From his CBS.com Survivor: Cook Islands bio page (8/23/06):

"A native of New York, Jonathan Penner is an actor, having had series regular roles on Grapevine, The Naked Truth and Rude Awakening. He also made guest-starring appearances in various series including CSI and The Nanny, both on CBS, as well as Seinfeld and Arrested Development. Additionally, he is a producer/writer/director.

Penner attended the prestigious Phillips Andover prep school in Andover, Massachusetts, and went on to receive his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, New York. Penner enjoys reading, traveling, cooking, soccer and baseball.

He is most proud of his family and his 1994 Oscar nomination for Best Short Film, Live Action for 'Down on the Waterfront' (which he co-produced, co-wrote and starred in with Jason Alexander, Ed Asner and Mike Starr). In 2000, he also won the grand prize at Cognac and the screenwriting prize at the Avignon Film Festival for 'Let the Devil Wear Black.'

Penner currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife of 15 years, director Stacy Title (who directed him in the 1995 film 'The Last Supper'), and their two children, Cooper and Ava. They have one bunny, Angel Cake, one cat, Vinnie, and two lizards, Mozilla and Luna. His birth date is March 5, 1962."
Micronesia bio (click to expand/collapse)

From his CBS Survivor: Micronesia bio page: (Same as his Cook Islands one)

Official CBS pre-game interview:
Philippines bio (click to expand/collapse)

Excerpts from his CBS.com Survivor: Philippines bio page (8/22/12):

"Personal Claim to Fame: My Oscar nomination for Best Live Action Short Film for 'Down on the Waterfront' which I co-wrote and co-produced with my wife, and also co-starred with Jason Alexander and Edward Asner.

Inspiration in Life: My kids. My daughter is hilarious and actually looks up to me, and my son is smarter and more athletic than I am already. Wanting to make them proud is why I always do my best.

Pet Peeves: Stupidity, meanness and slow drivers in the passing lanes.

If You Could Have 3 Things on The Island What Would They Be and Why? A good book to read, a blank book to write in and if I can count her as a thing, my wife. If not, I’ll bring a pen.

Reason for Being on Survivor: The money. I have nothing more to prove or accomplish but winning.

Why You Think You Will Be the Sole Survivor: Third time is a charm! If I can get past the first three or four votes I’m going all the way. Seriously!"

From his EW.com pre-game interview, by Dalton Ross:

"Jonathan Penner, also 50, did play the game without being evacuated back in Survivor: Cook Islands, but then in his second outing (Survivor: Micronesia — Fans vs Favorites), he was forced out by an infected knee. As for his approach this time around, it involved lots of bulking up. 'I’ve been eating like a horse intentionally for this show,' Penner told EW.com before the game began. 'Some of these guys come out and they want to look all buffed out for the beginning of the show. I’m going to come out looking like a fat slob, because 39 days is a lot of weight to lose. If I lose a pound a day I’m going to be my fighting weight. I’ll be 170 pounds. Right now I’m coming in at a chart-topping 210 — chubby.'"

Official CBS pre-game interview: