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Public records list Phil McGraw as a politician, psychologist and writer. Born on September 1, 1950, Phil McGraw is from Vinita, Oklahoma, United States. That works out to 75 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Shawnee Mission North High School and University of Tulsa. Listed accolades include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame and Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host (2010).
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
- Occupation
- politician / psychologist / writer / film producer / film actor
2. Background
- 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. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Dr. Phil | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.drphil.com/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/drphil/
- Xhttps://x.com/DrPhil
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil%20McGraw
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%95%E3%82%A3%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BB%E3%83%9E%E3%82%B0%E3%83%AD%E3%83%BC
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q204630
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
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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