Anecdotes

Received his Master of Arts degree in experimental psychology (1976) and his Ph.D degree in clinical psychology (1979) from the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas.

In 1968, he was a middle-linebacker on the University of Tulsa football team, where he received a scholarship. On November 23 of that year, this team was defeated by the University of Houston, 100-6, in one of the most lopsided college games in history. Scoring a touchdown for Houston, in this game, was wide receiver Larry Gatlin of Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers fame.

Once put Chuck Norris under his training, and was said to be his favorite student.

Has two older sisters, Deana and Donna McGraw, and a younger sister, Brenda McGraw.

In 2004, the children's television series 1, rue Sésame (1969) introduced the puppet "Dr. Feel" in his honor.

Due to his father being alcoholic, Phil became a staunch teetotaler at age 16.

With the start of his talk show Dr Phil (2002), he and his wife Robin McGraw and youngest son Jordan McGraw, moved to Beverly Hills, purchasing a $7 million mansion. His other son, Jay McGraw, is in law school at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.

Received his Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Midwestern State University (1975).

In 2007, Forbes magazine estimated his earnings for the year at $30 million.

Was inspired by Joyce Brothers.

Favorite movies are La Grosse Magouille (1980) and Le courage d'un con (1995).

Owns a Korean Jindo dog named Maggie.

In 2006, he donated $1 million to the Dr. Phil McGraw Foundation.

Retired from practicing psychology. (janvier 2008)

His estimated net worth is $280 million.

Has two sons: Jay McGraw (born 1979) and Jordan McGraw (born 1986).

Attended and graduated from Shawnee Mission High School in Overland Park, Kansas.

Has over 45 years of training in clinical psychology, forensic psychology, behavioral medicine, litigation consultation and deception detection.

He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television at 6201 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on February 21, 2020.

All-time favorite books: (fiction) Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" (fiction) and (non-fiction) "Man's Searching for Meaning" by Viktor Frankl.

Has worked for several years as a forensic psychologist and a litigation consultant. Also trained in deception detection.

Has worked with local, state and federal law enforcement in training interrogation techniques, deception detection and how to get to the truth.

Longtime golfing buddy of comedian-actor Ron White.

Friends with Steve Harvey.

Currently resides in Los Angeles, California.

Grandfather of London Phillip McGraw and Avery Elizabeth McGraw.

Endorsed Donald Trump for president in 2024.

Father-in-law of Erica Dahm and Morgan Stewart McGraw.