Phil McGraw
American television host and psychologist (born 1950) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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Born | Phillip Calvin McGraw (1950-09-01) September 1, 1950 (age 73) Vinita, Oklahoma, U.S. |
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Children | 2, including Jay |
Relatives | Erica Dahm (daughter-in-law) |
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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.