Phillip Calvin McGraw (born September 1, 1950), also known as Dr.
Phil, is an American television personality, author and the host of
the television show Dr. Phil. He holds a doctorate in clinical
psychology, but ceased renewing his license to practice psychological
therapy in 2006.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. In October 2003, he launched the Dr. Phil
Foundation, which funds organizations that help disadvantaged families
and children.McGraw was born in Vinita, Oklahoma, on September 1,
1950, the son of Joseph J. McGraw Jr. and his wife, Anne Geraldine
"Jerry" (née Stevens). He grew up with two older sisters, Deana and
Donna, and younger sister Brenda in the oilfields of North Texas where
his father was an equipment supplier.
Phil, is an American television personality, author and the host of
the television show Dr. Phil. He holds a doctorate in clinical
psychology, but ceased renewing his license to practice psychological
therapy in 2006.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. In October 2003, he launched the Dr. Phil
Foundation, which funds organizations that help disadvantaged families
and children.McGraw was born in Vinita, Oklahoma, on September 1,
1950, the son of Joseph J. McGraw Jr. and his wife, Anne Geraldine
"Jerry" (née Stevens). He grew up with two older sisters, Deana and
Donna, and younger sister Brenda in the oilfields of North Texas where
his father was an equipment supplier.
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