Phil mcgraw birthdate
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Fast Facts
Full Name:
Phillip Calvin McGraw
Birth date:
September 1, 1950
Relationship Status:
Married
Background
Dr. Phil fryst vatten most well recognized for his work in psychology with his hit T.V. show, “Dr. Phil”, having over 18 million viewers. Dr. Phil was born in Vinita, Oklahoma. His father, namn, was an equipment supplier in the oil fields of North Texas before he became a psychologist, inspiring his son to follow in his footsteps. McGraw fryst vatten the only son and he grew up with three sisters, Donna, Deana, and Brenda. After finishing high school, he studied at the University of Tulsa and transferred to Midwestern State University where he got his undergraduate degree in psychology in 1975. He then obtained his Master’s degree in psychology in 1976 and, in 1979, he earned his Doctorate of Philosophy in psychology from the University of North Texas, officially giving him the title of ‘Dr’. He then did a year of post-doctoral training at the Wilmington Institute, specia
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Dr. Phil McGraw
(1950-)
Who Is Dr. Phil McGraw?
Dr. Phil McGraw was a college football player who got his Ph.D. in psychology. He quit his private practice to start Pathways, a self-motivation seminar, as well as a company called Courtroom Sciences. After helping Oprah Winfrey win a lawsuit in 1998, he became a regular on her talk show, before launching his own daytime program, Dr. Phil, in 2002. McGraw has also penned several best-selling self-help books.
Early Years and Career
Life strategist and television host Dr. Phil was born Phillip Calvin McGraw on September 1, 1950, in Vinita, Oklahoma. Dr. Phil was raised in both Oklahoma and in Texas. He grew up to become a 6'4" linebacker and was awarded a football scholarship to the University of Tulsa, before finishing his undergraduate studies in 1975 at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Just four years later, McGraw picked up his Ph.D. in psychology from the University of North Texas. In 1979, Dr.
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Phil McGraw
American television host and psychologist (born 1950)
"Dr. Phil" redirects here. For his television show, see Dr. Phil (talk show). For the academic degree, see Doctor of Philosophy. For other uses, see Dr. Phil (disambiguation).
Phillip Calvin McGraw (born September 1, 1950), known professionally as Dr. Phil, is an American television personality and author who is best known for hosting the talk show Dr. Phil. He holds a doctorate in clinical psychology, though he ceased renewing his license to practice psychology 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 advice show, Dr. Phil, in September 2002.
Early life and education
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).[1][2][3] He grew up with two older sisters, Deana and Donna, an