Phil McGraw

Phil McGraw is an American author and television personality known for hosting the syndicated advice show Dr. Phil. Born in Vinita, Oklahoma, and raised in North Texas, he trained in clinical psychology and later co-founded the trial consulting firm Courtroom Sciences. In 1998 he began appearing on The Oprah Winfrey Show as a relationship and life strategy expert, and in September 2002 he launched his own syndicated daily talk show, Dr. Phil, produced by Winfrey's Harpo Studios. He has published books including Life Strategies and Family First, and the television show Bull is based on his trial consulting experience, with McGraw credited as one of its creators. He also promoted the spinoff series The Doctors, which won a Daytime Emmy Award in 2010, and his other television work includes House Calls with Dr. Phil on CBS. His honors include the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame and a Hollywood Walk of Fame star.