Biography
Who is Kyle Fraser?
Early life and education
Kyle Fraser Irving Fraser was born on October 31, 1993, in Bronxville, New York. His family later relocated to Salem, Virginia, where he spent his youth. His mother is a native of New York, and his father is an immigrant from Guyana. During his youth, he faced challenges that included past involvement with the legal system and incarceration for non-violent misdemeanors, experiences he has since discussed publicly.
For his higher education, Fraser attended Hampden-Sydney College. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in English in 2016. While studying there, he served as captain of the lacrosse team and joined the Sigma Chi fraternity. Following college, he attended the University of Michigan Law School. During his legal studies, he worked as a senior editor for the Michigan Law Review, placed third in the campus-wide Moot court competition, and received the Irving Stenn Jr. Award upon graduation.
Professional career
Before attending law school, Fraser worked as a teacher. He taught high school English, coached sports, and served as a dorm parent at Christ School in Asheville, North Carolina. In addition, he taught humanities courses and GED classes at a juvenile detention center located in Laurel, Maryland.
After completing his legal education, Fraser clerked for the Honorable R. Guy Cole Jr. On the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He then returned to New York City to work as an associate at the law firm Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello PC. In October 2025, he began working as an associate counsel for Warner Music Group. He also maintains partnerships with New York nonprofit organizations such as the Chelsea Piers Foundation and Getting Out and Staying Out.
Survivor television career
Fraser discovered reality television during the COVID-19 pandemic and applied to compete on the program. He was cast on Survivor 48, which was filmed in Fiji. Throughout the season, he hid his true profession from other contestants by claiming to be a teacher. He formed a key secret alliance with Kamilla Karthigesu and relied on a people-first strategy to build connections. After a tribe swap placed him in the minority, he successfully orchestrated several blindsides, won three individual immunity challenges, and secured a spot in the final tribal council. He ultimately won the season in a five to two to one vote against the other finalists.
Four days following the finale of his winning season, Fraser returned to Fiji to film Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans, an all-returnee anniversary edition scheduled to air in February 2026. During the opening immunity challenge, he landed awkwardly while scaling a ramp and could not put weight on his left leg. Medical staff removed him from the game the following day due to a ruptured Achilles tendon.
Birthday and age
Kyle Fraser was born on October 31, 1993, which makes Kyle 32 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Kyle shares the date with 32 other famous people.
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