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My Take
What fascinates me about Phil McGraw is the leap from clinical psychologist to one of America's most recognizable television figures. Oprah Winfrey gave him a platform, but you do not hold an audience for two decades on her name alone, that takes a real instinct for cutting to the heart of a problem. People mock the blunt, sometimes preachy style, yet I think there is genuine substance behind it, a guy who genuinely believes plain talk can change lives. His later turns toward writing and politics show a restless, multi-track mind. Love him or not, he reads people fast.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Phil McGraw
- Name (Japanese)
- フィル・マグロー
- Reading
- ふぃる・まぐろー
- Born
- September 1, 1950 (age 75)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Tiger
- Origin
- Vinita, Oklahoma, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- politician / psychologist / writer / film producer / film actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Shawnee Mission North High School
- University
- University of Tulsa
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- 2010 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Dr. Phil | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Phil McGraw born?
Born September 1, 1950 (age 75).
Where is Phil McGraw from?
Phil McGraw is from Vinita, Oklahoma, United States.
What does Phil McGraw do?
Phil McGraw works as politician, psychologist, writer, film producer, film actor.
What is Phil McGraw known for?
Notable works include Dr. Phil.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
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.