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What is dr phil?

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Key facts

Full name Phillip Calvin McGraw[1]
Born September 1, 1950, in Vinita, Oklahoma[2]
Occupation Television personality and author[1]
Show Dr. Phil (began airing in 2002)[3]
Education Doctorate in clinical psychology[1]

Dr. Phil is the professional name of Phillip Calvin McGraw, an American television personality and author who hosted the talk show *Dr. Phil*.

Context

Dr. Phil is the name used by Phillip Calvin McGraw, an American television personality and author who hosted the talk show *Dr. Phil* [1]. He was born on September 1, 1950, in Vinita, Oklahoma [2]. He gained national recognition after appearing on *The Oprah Winfrey Show* [2]. The show *Dr. Phil* began airing in 2002 [3]. He holds a doctorate in clinical psychology [1]. He ceased renewing his license to practice psychology in 2006 [1].

Documented claims

  • Dr. Phil gained national recognition after appearing on The Oprah Winfrey Show. [2]
  • He ceased renewing his license to practice psychology in 2006. [1]

Questions and answers

Is Dr. Phil still a doctor?

He holds a doctorate in clinical psychology, but he ceased renewing his license to practice psychology in 2006 [1].

When did Doctor Phil come out?

The show *Dr. Phil* began airing in 2002 [3].

What is Dr. Phil doing now?

The sources do not specify his current activities beyond his past work as a television host and author [1].

Sources

  1. Dr. Phil McGraw - Age, Podcasts & Son — biography.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Dr. Phil: Biography - ThePersonPedia — thepersonpedia.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Phil McGraw - Biography — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People