Phil McGraw

"Dr. Phil" redirects here. For his television show, see Dr. Phil (talk show). For the academic degree, see Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil). For other uses, see Dr. Phil (disambiguation).

Dr. Phil
McGraw in 2013
Born
Phillip Calvin McGraw

(1950-09-01) September 1, 1950 (age 74)
Vinita, Oklahoma, U.S.
Education
Occupations
Spouses
  • Debbie Higgins McCall
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    (m. 1970; ann. 1973)​
  • Robin Jameson
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    (m. 1976)​
Children2, including Jay
RelativesErica Dahm (daughter-in-law)
Websitedrphil.com (personal) meritstreetmedia.com (TV network)

Phillip Calvin McGraw (born September 1, 1950), known professionally as Dr. Phil, is an American television personality and author, best known for hosting the talk show Dr. Phil. He holds a doctorate in clinical psychology, though he ceased renewing his license to practice psychology in 2006.

McGraw rose to fame with appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show in the late 1990s. Oprah Winfrey then helped McGraw launch his own program, Dr. Phil, in September 2002. The show is formatted as an advice show.