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My Take
Phil Hellmuth is a living legend, and I find him endlessly compelling. Holding a record seventeen World Series of Poker bracelets, winning the Main Event in 1989 at just 24, and entering the Poker Hall of Fame in 2007, he has dominated the game like no one else. What I love is that he is celebrated not only for his brilliance but for his volatility; the famous 'Poker Brat' meltdowns make him gloriously human. That raw, unfiltered emotion at the table only deepens his charisma. To me, Hellmuth proves that greatness and theatrical ego can coexist, and that combination is exactly what makes him unforgettable.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Phil Hellmuth
- Name (Japanese)
- フィル・ヘルムス
- Reading
- ふぃる・へるむす
- Born
- July 16, 1964 (age 61)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Dragon
- Origin
- Madison, Wisconsin, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 201 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- poker player / author
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Madison West High School
- University
- University of Wisconsin–Madison
Awards & achievements
- 2007 Poker Hall of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.philhellmuth.com
- Xhttps://x.com/phil_hellmuth
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil%20Hellmuth
Frequently asked questions
When was Phil Hellmuth born?
Born July 16, 1964 (age 61).
Where is Phil Hellmuth from?
Phil Hellmuth is from Madison, Wisconsin, United States.
What does Phil Hellmuth do?
Phil Hellmuth works as poker player, author.
How tall is Phil Hellmuth?
Phil Hellmuth is 201 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.