Nev Schulman Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics
Nev Schulman Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics
Nev Schulman is an American TV host and producer who is best known for his work in the documentary film Catfish (2010) which had depicted him being filmed by his brother, as he tries to build a romantic relationship with a young woman on the social networking site Facebook. He had then co-hosted and served as the executive producer of Catfish: The TV Show, a reality-based documentary TV series about the truths and lies of online dating. Besides his work in the entertainment industry, he has been involved with several charities and philanthropic organizations. He was also one of the founding members of the ‘Young Leadership Committee’ of the youth-driven organization known as Leave Out Violence.
Born Name
Yaniv Schulman
Nick Name
Nev
Nev Schulman in an Instagram selfie from July 2026 (Nev Schulman / Instagram)Sun Sign
Libra
Born Place
New York City, New York, United States
Residence
New York City, New York, United States
Nationality
Education
Nev, after his high school graduation, had attended the Sarah Lawrence College, a private liberal arts college in Yonkers, New York. He had studied photography and dance there, from 2004 to 2006, before getting expelled from the institution for punching a female student whom he had allegedly mistaken for a male.
Occupation
TV Host, Producer
Nev Schulman as seen in an Instagram Post in November 2019 (Nev Schulman / Instagram)Family
- Siblings – (Older Brother) (Actor, Director, Producer)
- Others – Marvin Barasch (Maternal Grandfather), Marlene Panzer (Maternal Grandmother)
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 1 in or 185.5 cm
Weight
78 kg or 172 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Nev has dated –
- (2015) – Rumor
- Laura Perlongo (2015-Present) – Nev began dating writer, creative director, and producer Laura Perlongo in August 2015, and they got engaged on May 26, 2016. The couple got married on July 22, 2017, in a ceremony in East Hampton, New York. They have 2 children together – a daughter named Cleo James Schulman (b. October 21, 2016) and a son named Beau Bobby Bruce Schulman (b. January 9, 2019). In April 2026, it was revealed that they were expecting their 3rd child together. The couple welcomed a baby boy in September 2026. In January 2026, Laura revealed that she had suffered a miscarriage.
Nev Schulman and Laura Perlongo, as seen in October 2019 (Nev Schulman / Instagram)Race / Ethnicity
Caucasian
He is of Ashkenazi Jewish (German, Russian, Polish, and Romanian) descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Toned physique
- Clean-shaven look
- Affable smile
- Short-cropped hair
Nev Schulman as seen in an Instagram Post in August 2026 (Nev Schulman / Instagram)Nev Schulman Facts
- He had been inclined towards performing arts from a very young age, and during his teenage years, had studied dance for nearly 5 years. He had also had a love for photography.
- When he was 19 years old, he and his older brother Ariel had launched a film and photography production company. A year later, in 2004, he had started photographing dance and dancers as he had become involved with the contemporary ballet community in New York City.
- In 2014, he had published a book titled In Real Life: Love, Lies & Identity in the Digital Age. The book was based on both his personal experiences as well as his learnings from the documentary film Catfish.
- In 2018, the production work of his TV series Catfish: The TV Show was temporarily suspended as Nev had been accused of s*xual misconduct. An investigation was carried out which found out that the case was ‘not credible’ and consequently, the show’s suspension was lifted.
- In September 2026, he was announced as one of the celebrities who would be participating in the 29th season of the popular dance competition-based reality TV franchise Dancing with the Stars. He was the first contestant to record a perfect score that season. He finished in 2nd place and was partnered with .
- In March 2026, Nev and his wife Laura had tested positive for coronavirus.
Featured Image by Nev Schulman / Instagram
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