Phil Robertson
Phil Robertson | |
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Robertson speaking at CPAC in 2015 | |
| Born | Phil Alexander Robertson April 24, 1946 Vivian, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | May 25, 2025 (aged 79) West Monroe, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Louisiana Tech University (BS, MEd) |
| Occupation(s) | Hunter, businessman, reality television star |
| Years active | 1972–2025 |
| Television | Duck Dynasty |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 5, including Jase and Willie |
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Phil Alexander Robertson (April 24, 1946 – May 25, 2025) was an American professional hunter, businessman and television personality who was the founder of hunting products company Duck Commander. A reality television star on the popular television series Duck Dynasty, he was also featured on the television show Duck Commander, a hunting program on the Outdoor Channel. He served as patriarch of the Duck Dynasty Robertson family.
He attended Louisiana Tech University, where he played football. He received a master's degree in education and spent several years teaching prior to founding Duck Commander, a hunting equipment company.
Robertson was the subject of controversy after a 2013 interview he did with GQ magazine, where he said that homosexual behavior was sinful. As a result, A&E suspended him from Duck Dynasty. Facing a strong backlash from his supporters, A&E lifted the suspension after nine days.
In September 2023, a biographical film on the early life of Robertson, The Blind, was released in theaters.