Phil McGraw Biography
Phil McGraw is an American television personality, author, and host of the Dr. Phil show. McGraw rose to prominence in the late 1990s after appearing on The Oprah Winfrey Show. In September 2002, Oprah Winfrey assisted McGraw in launching his own program, Dr. Phil. The format of the show is that of an advice show.
How old is Phil McGraw? – Age
He is 71 years old as of 1 September 2021. He was born Phillip Calvin McGraw in 1950 in Vinita, Oklahoma, United States.
Phil McGraw Family
McGraw is the son of Joseph J. McGraw Jr. and Anne Geraldine “Jerry” (née Stevens) McGraw. He grew up in the oilfields of North Texas with two older sisters, Deana and Donna, and a younger sister, Brenda, where his father was an equipment supplier. In Oklahoma City, at the age of 13, he worked at an A&W Root Beer stand and a local chain called Pizza Planet. He moved to Kansas with his father to pursue his father’s lifelong dream of becoming a psychologist.
Who was Dr. Phil McGraw’s first wife? – Marriage
McGraw married his first wife, Debbie Higgins McCall, an ex-cheerleader and homecoming queen, in 1970, when he was 20 years old. McGraw, she claimed, was domineering and would not let her participate in the family business. During the annulment process in 1973, McGraw met and started dating Robin Jo Jameson, whom he married in 1976. Jay McGraw and Jordan McGraw are the couple’s two children.
What is Phil’s Net Worth?
He has an estimated net worth of $460 Million.
Robin McGraw House
His family’s Beverly Hills mansion is estimated to be worth around $30 million. The 12,000-square-foot home is situated on a large hill that, while keeping the couple away from the hustle and bustle of Hollywood, provides a stunning panoramic view of the city of Los Angeles.
The interior has a European aesthetic, with a terracotta roof, massive columns, and wrought-iron balconies, and it includes five bedrooms, nine full bathrooms, two half-bathrooms, a spacious kitchen, a home office, and several living areas. The estate’s outdoor area has a pool, beautiful landscaping, and a tennis court, so Dr. Phil and Robin have had plenty of space to move around during the quarantine. Spending so much time at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic has apparently made Dr. Phil appreciate it even more, and he has taken to Instagram several times to show off his lavish home.
Robin McGraw Doctor on Demand
McGraw founded the telehealth company Doctor On Demand in 2012, an online platform that allowed people to schedule virtual appointments with a network of doctors and therapists. In 2014, the company launched a web and mobile service. The platform focuses on preventative care, medication management, wellness, and mental health services. According to ABC News, as of 2015, the company had a network of approximately 11,000 board certified physicians. During the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, the company increased its bandwidth and therapist pool to deal with the increasing volume of patients seeking virtual consultations and care.
What does Robin McGraw do for a living? – Career
McGraw and lawyer Gary Dobbs co-founded Courtroom Sciences, Inc. (CSI) in 1990, a trial consulting firm that has advised top trial lawyers, every major airline in the world, and dozens of Fortune 500 companies. Bull is based on McGraw’s experience as a trial consultant, and he is credited as one of the series’ creators. McGraw met Oprah Winfrey through his father’s private practice and began working with her through CSI.
Stage 29 Productions announced a new show called Moochers (similar to ABC’s Kicked Out) in 2005, but it was never produced. Following a protest by neighbors, the Dr. Phil House house was closed down in 2006, and production resumed on a sound stage. McGraw began promoting his 2008 extension, The Doctors, late in 2007, which aired until May 24, 2008. The Doctors won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show/Informative in 2010, and was nominated an additional eight times between 2009 and 2013.