Challenges: MPF percentile
21%
Seasons: 1 | Days played: 36 | Wins: 0 | Jury: 1
- Survivor: Marquesas (2002) - 5th place, 12th out - 5th juror.
- Voted out in Episode 12, "A Tale of Two Cities" (Day 36).
Sean Rector on social media: Instagram
| Challenge stats | Tribal council stats | Jury stats | Overall stats | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | ChW | ChA | ChW% | VFB | VAP | TCA | TC% | wTCR | JVF | TotJ | JV% | SurvSc | SurvAv |
| S4: Marquesas | 1.75 | 11.48 | 0.15 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0.69 | 1.78 | - | - | - | 0.84 | 3.53 |
| Career | 1.75 | 11.48 | 0.15 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0.69 | 1.78 | - | - | - | 0.84 | 3.53 |
Sean Rector - Performance ranks
Tribal: VFB% percentile
72%
Tribal: rVAP percentile
71%
Performance ranks are a quick visual measure of the contestant's season vs. historical data from all prior contestants, in three basic (scorable) categories:
1. Performance in individual challenges (MPF), as a measure of "physical game";
2. Ability to vote people out consistently (VFB%, or VFB/TCA), or "strategic game"; and
3. Ability to avoid being voted against (rVAP, or TCA-VAP) - which scales better than a percentage would - for "social/strategic game."
See also: Full glossary for all these abbreviations.
Sean Rector - Challenge record
Marquesas
challenges 
Tribal/team challenge record (2-for-11; 3 sit-outs):
- Marquesas Ep. 1 IC: "Outrigger Fire Quest" - Helps carry the canoe, but Maraamu loses big.
- Marquesas Ep. 2 RC: "Do or Dive" - Dives, dumps and rows the boat, but Maraamu loses again.
- Marquesas Ep. 2 IC: "Marquesan Menu" - Handles his fafaru bobbing, but Maraamu loses the tiebreaker.
- Marquesas Ep. 3 RC: "Raft Rescue" - Builds and paddles the raft; Maraamu loses once again.
- Marquesas Ep. 3 IC: "Coconut Maze Race" - Never the caller; Maraamu blows a lead, loses again.
- Marquesas Ep. 4 IC: "Life's a Tapestry" - Now with new Rotu; sits out as Rotu wins again.
- Marquesas Ep. 5 RC: "Tiki Towers" - Sits out, and somehow, Rotu finally loses a challenge.
- Marquesas Ep. 5 IC: "Distress Signal" - Because they didn't have Paschal's US flag, Rotu loses again.
- Marquesas Ep. 6 RC: "Jungle Relay" - Sits out again; Rotu loses again.
- Marquesas Ep. 6 IC: "Maze" - Helps gather planks, and Rotu wins once more.
- Marquesas Ep. 9 RC: "Coconut Juice" - Paired with Paschal, they are the winning pair.
Individual challenge record (1-for-9): (Mean % finish: 45.7%)
- Marquesas Ep. 7 IC: "Sea Legs" - Lasts a while, but fifth person to drop out (6th/10).
- Marquesas Ep. 8 RC: "Go Fly a Kite" - One of eight to not get their kite off the ground (tie-2nd/9).
- Marquesas Ep. 8 IC: "Parang Swing" - First person eliminated, puts his bench time to good use (9th/9).
- Marquesas Ep. 9 IC: "High Stepping" - Eliminated by Zoe in the first round (tie-5th/8).
- Marquesas Ep. 10 RC: "Rock Bottom" - Eliminated in the second round (6th/7).
- Marquesas Ep. 10 IC: "Virtues of Fire" - Working on his popcorn as the challenge ends (tie-3rd/7).
- Marquesas Ep. 11 IC: "Sands of Time" - Second person eliminated (5th/6).
- Marquesas Ep. 12 RC: "Second Chance" - First to clear the coconut juice, and Sean wins! (1st/5).
- Marquesas Ep. 12 IC: "Marquesan Folklore" - Acquires three tikis, but does not win (tie-3rd/5).
Redemption/Exile Island duel record (0-for-0):
- Marquesas: None.
Career totals - challenges
| Wins: | 2 |
| Played: | 11 |
| Win%: | 0.18 |
| Sat out: | 3 |
| Wins: | 1 |
| Played: | 11 |
| Win%: | 0.09 |
| Mean% Finish: | 45.7% |
| Wins: | 0 |
| Played: | 0 |
| Win%: | - |
| Mean% Finish: | - |
Sean Rector - Tribal Council record
Marquesas
Tribal Council 
Idols held/played:
- Marquesas: None.
VFB - Votes for the person booted (7/10):
| Tribal | Voted | Boot (totals) | VFB? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ep1 | Sarah | Peter Harkey (voted out, 5-2-1) | - |
| Ep2 | Patricia | Patricia Jackson (voted out, 4-3) | Yes |
| Ep3 | Hunter | Hunter Ellis (voted out, 4-2) | Yes |
| Ep5 | Gabriel | Gabriel Cade (voted out, 7-1) | Yes |
| Ep7 | John | Boston Rob Mariano (voted out, 7-2-1) | - |
| Ep8 | John | John Carroll (voted out, 6-3) | Yes |
| Ep9 | Zoe | Zoe Zanidakis (voted out, 7-1) | Yes |
| Ep10 | Tammy | Tammy Leitner (voted out, 5-2) | Yes |
| Ep11 | Robert | Robert DeCanio (voted out, 5-1) | Yes |
| Ep12 | Neleh | Sean Rector (voted out, 3-2) | - |
| 10 | TOTALS | 7 | |
VAP - Votes against (7):
- Marquesas, Ep. 8: Three votes, from the General, John, and Tammy.
- Marquesas, Ep. 11: One vote, from the General.
- Marquesas, Ep. 12: Three votes, from Kathy, Neleh, and Paschal (voted out, 3-2).
Jury votes made (1/1):
- Marquesas, Ep. 13: Voted for Vecepia Towery, who won (4-3).
Career totals - Tribal Council
| Found: | 0 |
| Played: | - |
| Votes voided: | - |
| VFB: | 7 |
| Tribals: | 10 |
| VAP: | 7 |
| Made: | 1 |
| For winners: | 1 |
| Received: | - |
Sean Rector - Pictures
Marquesas
image gallery -
Marquesas intro shot -
Marquesas intro shot -
Bonus Marquesas intro shot -
On the boat, Day 1 -
Paddling to Maraamu beach -
Hometown intro headshot -
Maraamu brings Queen Sarah to shore -
Not pleased with Sarah's lack of effort during the trip over -
Praying with Peter -
Discussing camp set-up -
Maraamu finds its water source -
Chilling with Peter -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep1 IC -
Starting line -
Torch lighting not going so well -
Finally reaching the finish line -
The losing Maraamus -
Heading to Tribal -
Maraamu, Ep1 Tribal Council -
Listening to Probst -
The Maraamu morning radio show, Ep2 -
Chatting with Vee about the additional hurdles of being Black on Survivor -
They get to just be themselves. We can be ourselves, but have to hold back a bit. -
Resisting rushing off to fetch water for Hunter -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep2 RC -
Starting line -
Bailing the boat -
Maraamu, trailing again -
Rotu wins fishing gear -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep2 IC -
Making plans for Tribal -
Officially aligned with Rob -
Maraamu, Ep2 Tribal Council -
Listening to Sarah -
Post-Tribal airing of grievances, Ep3 -
Discord during the Maraamu morning show -
Probst just delivered raft-building supplies. Now what? -
Building the raft -
Song time with Sean -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep3 RC -
Trying to catch up to Rotu -
Maraamu loses again -
Listening to the IC treemail -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep3 IC -
Pulling the strings -
Time to take out Hunter -
Maraamu, Ep3 Tribal Council -
Listening to the swap treemail, Ep4 -
Time to swap tribes -
The new Rotu tribe -
Learning the rules of the new camp -
This place sucks, these people are workaholics -
Getting served by Tammy -
Not about to work my ass off if you are just gonna vote me out -
Sitting out, Ep4 IC -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep5 RC -
Watching from the sit-out bench again -
Watching Maraamu raid the camp -
Planning the distress signal for the Ep5 IC -
Waving flags -
Not sure he can trust John's assurances they're okay -
Rotu, Ep5 Tribal Council -
Listening to Probst -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep6 RC -
Rotu wins (temporarily) -
John swears the new Rotu will stick together after the merge -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep6 IC -
Starting line -
Retrieving a plank -
Almost there... -
Rotu wins! Sean and Rob's first immunity! -
Discussing the ambassador decision, Ep7 -
It's the merge! -
Soliantu! -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep7 IC -
So far, so good -
The Rotus seem mad that Rob touched the platform -
Airing of grievances with John -
We had some real talks about being Black vs. being gay, so this hurts -
Soliantu, Ep7 Tribal Council -
Listening to Boston Rob -
Apologizing for farting in the shelter, Ep8 -
Oh! See how happy I am?! I pass gas and I feel free as a bird! -
Let the kite making begin -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep8 RC -
Starting line -
Sharing Kathy's Snickers bar -
Praying with Vee -
Talking about making a big move -
We could have five, they have four. This is the time! -
Checking treemail -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep8 IC -
About to be eliminated by John -
There's a conspiracy going on! -
This is the order, how it's gonna go -
Soliantu, Ep8 Tribal Council -
Talking to Probst -
Enjoying the waterfall and the new power, Ep9 -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep9 RC -
Starting line -
Almost there... -
Pappy! We won! -
The kid from Harlem takes a helicopter ride -
My balls! -
Arriving at the beach, finally -
Enjoying a drink with Paschal -
Reward feasting -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep9 IC -
Watching Tammy eliminate Neleh -
Soliantu, Ep9 Tribal Council -
Listening to Probst -
Talking about Vee's birthday, Ep10 -
Giving Vee a hug -
Reading treemail -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep10 RC -
Dreaming of a cruise ship reward -
Starting line -
You can keep your half-chewed mint, Neleh -
Talking about Princess Neleh -
Soliantu's active lifestyle -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep10 IC -
Starting line -
Discussing flipping on Paschal and Neleh -
Soliantu, Ep10 Tribal Council -
Listening to Probst -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep11 RC -
The loved ones are here! -
Watching the loved ones compete -
Saying goodbye to his friend Darryl -
Chatting with new tribemate Patrick -
Arrival, Ep11 IC -
Waiting for it to end -
Soliantu, Ep11 Tribal Council -
Talking about the starvation, Ep12 -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep12 RC -
Starting line -
Building a tiki statue, trying to catch Vee -
Finding a key -
Smashed the tile ... Sean wins! -
Celebrating with Probst -
Enjoying the VUE -
Active Soliantus -
Discussing a three-person alliance against Paschal and Neleh -
Comparing alliances -
Pre-challenge story time with Probst, Ep12 IC -
And they're off -
Heading to Tribal -
Soliantu, Ep12 Tribal Council -
Listening to Probst -
12th person voted out, and our fifth juror... -
Snuffed, Day 36 (Episode 12) -
With the jury, Final Tribal Council -
Asking his jury question -
With the jury, reunion show, waiting for the vote reveal -
Full cast, reunion show
Sean Rector - Interviews
Marquesas
interviews Pre-game interviews
- None found.
Post-game interviews
- Rob Cesternino & Teresa Cooper at RHAP (7/29/19): "Talking with T-Bird: Sean Rector"
- Rob Cesternino at RHAP (6/24/20): "Black Voices of Survivor: Roundtable Wednesday, June 24"
Sean Rector - Bio
Marquesas
bio Official CBS Marquesas bio excerpts (circa January, 2002):
"Sean Rector was born and raised in Harlem, New York. He attended boarding school at Milton S. Hershey School in Hershey, Pennsylvania, before moving to Albany to obtain his Bachelor of Arts degree in theater and psychology from the State University of New York.
Rector currently works as a junior high teacher in South Central Los Angeles. He is also the school's head basketball coach and works with the school's drama club. Previously, he has worked as a specialist for a homeless shelter, a clerk on the stock exchange and a school counselor. His favorite hobbies are basketball and reading.
Although his mother and inspiration, LaVerne, remains a writer in Harlem, Sean Rector currently resides in Los Angeles, Calif. His birth date is August 20."