Phil McGraw is a retired Psychologist who gained global fame as a daytime talk show host. His TV career started in 1998 with weekly appearances on The Show as a relationship and life strategy expert.
Sun Sign
Virgo
Residence
Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, California, United States
Manager
Phil is represented by –
- United Talent Agency (UTA)
- Joseph Horacek III of Manatt, Phelps & Philips LLP
- Christopher Chatham, Chatham Law Group
- Bill Dawson, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Girlfriend / Spouse
Phil is represented by –
- Debbie Higgins McCall (1970–1973) – At the age of 20, Phil McGraw married his high school sweetheart who was a cheerleader and homecoming queen, Debbie Higgins McCall in 1970. Their marriage ended in 1973 owing to McGraw’s infidelity. Debbie expired in 2014 after a prolonged battle with Cancer.
- Robin Jo Jameson (1973–1976) – Robin was a friend of Phil’s sister and first met him while visiting his home. She is an actress turned entrepreneur, author, and TV personality best known for her skincare brand. The couple got married in 1976 and they have 2 sons together named Jay McGraw (b. September 1979) who is a TV producer and (b. October 1986) who is a musician.
Distinctive Features
- Horseshoe pattern baldness
- Has maintained his signature mustache
- Speaks with a thick, Southern accent
- Tall and broad build
Brand Endorsements
- He has been featured in the print ads for CSA Nutraceuticals‘ Shape Up! weight management and nutrition products (2003), American Dairy Farmers‘ “Got Milk?” milk mustache campaign (2004), and M&M Candies (2008).
- Phil also signed an endorsement deal with Match.com in 2006.
- He filmed a TV commercial for Acura Automobiles in 2012.
- He has been a spokesperson for AstraZeneca (2016) diabetes drug.
Religion
Christianity
Dr. Phil McGraw Favorite Things
- Sport – Tennis
- Book (Fiction) – To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
- Book (Non-fiction) – Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl
- Movies – Tommy Boy (1995), Used Cars (1980), My Cousin Vinny (1992)
- Cartoon Character / Superhero – Superman
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Dr. Phil McGraw Facts
- At the age of 41, he was diagnosed with Type II Diabetes and ever since he has planned his lifestyle to manage this condition.
- After running a private Psychology practice in Texas with his father for many years, Phil voluntarily gave up his license in 2006 because he was settled in California by that time. He has never held a license to practice as a Psychologist in the state of California and claimed on the Today show that his statements in daytime talk shows are mere ‘advice’.
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Facts of Phillip Calvin McGraw
- Gender Male
- full namePhillip Calvin McGraw
- middle nameCalvin
- nicknamesPhil, Dr. Phil
- birthplaceVinita, Oklahoma, United States
- Date of Birth September 01, 1950
- Age 74 years 2 months
- Horoscope Virgo
- Lucky Number 7
- Lucky Stone Sapphire
- Lucky Color Green
- Best Match for Marriage Taurus, Capricorn
- ethnicity / ethnic backgroundIrish, Welsh, Scottish, English and Iberian
- nationalityAmerican
- religionChristianity
- net worth$460 Million
- professionTV Personality, TV Show Host, Author, Former Clinical Psychologist, Entrepreneur, Executive Producer
- weight95 kg or 209.5 lbs
- height6 ft 3 in or 190.5 cm
- hair colorGray
- eye colorGreen
- body type / buildAverage
- high schoolShawnee Mission North High School
- collegeUniversity of Tulsa
- motherGeraldine McGraw née Stevens aka Jerrie
- fatherDr. Joseph J. McGraw
- sistersDeana McGraw Prater, Donna Jo McGraw Madsen, Brenda Watters
- favorite moviesTommy Boy (1995), Used Cars (1980), My Cousin Vinny (1992)
- favorite booksTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee