Phil McGraw

Dr. Phil
McGraw in 2025
Born
Phillip Calvin McGraw

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

Phillip Calvin McGraw (born September 1, 1950), also known as Dr. Phil, is an American television personality and author who is 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 advice show, Dr. Phil, in September 2002.