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United States Nev Schulman is recognized for his role as host and executive producer of MTV's "Catfish: The TV Show," transitioning his expertise in online relationships and identity into a successful career in television and now real estate.
Nev Schulman partnered with Autotrader to raise awareness about 'carfishing,' where sellers or vehicles aren't as they appear online. He promoted Autotrader's Private Seller Exchange to help buyers and sellers verify identities and information.
Nev Schulman collaborated with Zelle for an educational campaign during National Consumer Protection Week. He created short PSAs on Instagram and TikTok to help young people identify and avoid financial scams, drawing parallels to the deceptive practices seen on 'Catfish'.
Nev Schulman officially joined Coldwell Banker Warburg as a licensed real estate salesperson in New York City. This career move aligns with his father's profession in real estate, allowing him to apply skills developed during 'Catfish,' such as deep listening, trust-building, and navigating emotional decisions, to the competitive luxury real estate market.
Yaniv “Nev” Schulman was born on September 26, 1984, in New York City. He developed an early interest in photography and dance, studying both at Sarah Lawrence College from 2004 to 2006. At 19, he co-founded a film and photography production company with his older brother, Ariel Schulman. His initial career focused on photography, particularly within the contemporary ballet community in New York City, and he also became a founding member of the Young Leadership Committee for the youth organization, Leave Out Violence.
Schulman gained widespread recognition in 2010 as the subject of the documentary film “Catfish.” This film, shot by his brother Ariel and business partner Henry Joost, chronicled Schulman’s personal experience of falling in love with a woman online only to discover she was not who she claimed to be. The film’s critical reception led to a television adaptation, “Catfish: The TV Show,” which premiered on MTV in 2012. Schulman became the host and executive producer of the series, alongside his filmmaking partner Max Joseph, where they helped individuals navigate the complexities of online relationships and identity.
His career expanded beyond television with the publication of his book, “In Real Life: Love, Lies & Identity in the Digital Age,” in 2014, offering insights from his personal experiences and work on “Catfish.” In 2018, he appeared as himself in the film “Nobody’s Fool.” Schulman also competed on the 29th season of “Dancing with the Stars” in 2020, where he achieved second place with his partner Jenna Johnson. More recently, in September 2025, Schulman announced a new professional chapter, officially joining Coldwell Banker Warburg as a licensed real estate salesperson in New York City, following in his father’s footsteps in the industry.
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