Information
Category | Details |
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Profession | TV Host, Producer |
Net Worth | $2 Million |
Date of Birth | September 26, 1984 |
Place of Birth | New York City, New York, U.S. |
Gender | Male |
Education | Sarah Lawrence College (expelled) |
Marriage/Relationships | Married to Laura Perlongo |
Children | 3 |
What Is His Net Worth?
Nev Schulman, best known as the host and producer of the MTV series “Catfish: The TV Show”, has an estimated net worth of $2 million. His wealth primarily comes from his work in television and film.
Early Life
Born on September 26, 1984, in New York City, Nev Schulman grew up in a creative family with his older brother Ariel Schulman, a filmmaker. He initially had aspirations of becoming a dancer himself. However, he discovered his love for photography in high school and decided to pursue that path instead. He attended Sarah Lawrence College to study dance and photography from 2004 to 2006 but was expelled after a controversial incident.
Career
At age 19, Schulman and his brother Ariel started a film and photography production company. In 2004, Schulman started photographing dance as he became involved with the contemporary ballet community in New York City. He gained fame with his documentary film ‘Catfish’ which led to the MTV series ‘Catfish: The TV Show.’ Schulman is the executive producer and co-host of this show, wherein he acts as a moderator, uniting online couples who haven’t met in person.
Personal Life
Schulman is married to Laura Perlongo. The couple tied the knot on July 22, 2017, in Long Island, New York. They have three children together. Despite his fame, Schulman remains grounded and continues to inspire many with his story.
Awards and Nominations
Schulman’s work on “Catfish: The TV Show” earned him a nomination for the Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Personality: Male in 2014.
Real Estate
In terms of real estate, Schulman sold his Williamsburg, Brooklyn apartment for $2.195 million in 2020. The chic and sunny pad was listed by Nev’s father, who is a real estate agent. The apartment was located on the 11th floor of a building near Brooklyn’s McCarren Park and boasted triple exposure views, including of the Manhattan skyline.