Phil McGraw

Biography

Phillip Calvin McGraw, better known as Dr. Phil, is a television personality, author, psychologist, and the host of the television show Dr. Phil, which debuted in 2002. McGraw first gained celebrity status with appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show in the late 1990s.

Career Overview

Phil McGraw has 47 screen credits in a career dating back to 1969. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Madea Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Dr. Phil meets Tracey Armah, Christmas in Washington, Christmas in Washington. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For: Acting
Gender: male
Known Credits: 47
Birth Date: 1950-09-01 00:00:00
Birth Place: Vinita, Oklahoma, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

Frequent Collaborators

Robin McGraw (2 collaborations)
Tracey Armah (1 collaborations)
Taylor Hicks (1 collaborations)
Gretchen Wilson (1 collaborations)
Chris Brown (1 collaborations)
Corinne Bailey Rae (1 collaborations)
Bianca Ryan (1 collaborations)
Michael McDonald (1 collaborations)
LeAnn Rimes (1 collaborations)
Ruben Studdard (1 collaborations)

Credits

actors (43 credits)
- The Nickelodeon Mega Music Fest
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2026
- Trainwreck: P.I. Moms
  Self - Host, 'Dr. Phil' (archive footage)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2025
- Adam Ray Is Dr. Phil UNLEASHED
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2024
- Am I Racist?
  Self (archive footage)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2024
- We Have a Ghost
  Dr. Phil
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2023
- TMZ Investigates | What Really Happened to Richard Simmons
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2022
- What Is a Woman?
  Self (archive footage)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2022
- Our Father
  Self (archive footage)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2022
- Jonas Brothers Family Roast
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2021
- Bug Therapy
  Dr. Pill (voice)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2021
- Feels Good Man
  Self (voice) (archive footage)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2020
- The Masked Singer
  
  - Group B Finale (2021) ... Special Message (via video) actor actors
  
  2019
- The Kelly Clarkson Show
  
  - Dr. Phil McGraw, Nikki Glaser, Jesse McCartney (2022) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Dr. Phil, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Zac Brown Band (2021) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Dr. Phil, Lacey Chabert (2019) ... Self actor actors
  
  2019
- Dr. Phil meets Tracey Armah
  Dr. Phil
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2015
- The Late Late Show with James Corden
  
  - Luke Evans, Dr. Phil, The Interrupters (2022) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  - Dr. Phil, Teddy Swims (2021) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  2015
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
  
  - Phil McGraw, Kayli Carter, Janelle Monáe (2018) ... Self actor actors
  
  2015
- Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
  
  - I'm So Happy That Josh Is So Happy! (2015) ... Dr. Phil actor actors
  
  2015
- Celebrity Family Feud
  
  - Dr. Phil McGraw vs. Garry & Penny Marshall and Kevin McHale vs. Fred Willard (2015) ... Self actor actors
  
  2015
- Late Night with Seth Meyers
  
  - Timothy Olyphant, Tyriq Withers (2025) ... Self (archive footage) (uncredited) actor actors
  
  2014
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
  
  - Dr. Phil McGraw, Alex Edelman, G-Eazy ft. Coi Leray & Kaliii (2024) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Dr. Phil McGraw, James Van Der Beek, Courtney Barnett, Steven Tyler & Joe Perry (2014) ... Self actor actors
  
  2014
- Finding Your Roots
  
  - Southern Roots (2017) ... Self actor actors
  
  2012
- Wonder Woman
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2011
- Conan
  
  - Dr. Phil McGraw, Aya Cash, Ahmed Bharoocha (2015) ... Self actor actors
  
  - "High-Four Me!" Said the Woodshop Teacher (2012) ... Self actor actors
  
  - How Stella Got Her Car Back (2011) ... Self actor actors
  
  2010
- Love the Beast
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2009
- Madea Goes to Jail
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2009
- Christmas in Washington
  Self - Host
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2006
- Scary Movie 4
  Dr. Phil
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2006
- Hannah Montana
  
  - I'll Always Remember You (2010) ... Phil McGraw actor actors
  
  2006
- The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
  
  - Phil McGraw / Hana Mae Lee (2012) ... Self actor actors
  
  2005
- Christmas in Washington
  Host
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2004
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On!
  Dr. Phil (uncredited)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2004
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!
  
  - Mon, Oct 28, 2024 (2024) ... Self (archive footage) actor actors
  
  - Tue, Jun 11, 2024 (2024) ... Self (archive footage) actor actors
  
  - Nick Offerman, Kerry Condon, Sofia Carson, Diane Warren (2023) ... Self (archive footage) actor actors
  
  - Phil McGraw/John King/Maren Morris (2020) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  - Dr. Phil McGraw, Method Man, Shaed (2019) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  2003
- Real Time with Bill Maher
  
  - August 8, 2025: George F. Will, Dr. Phil McGraw, Stephen A. Smith (2025) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  - March 1, 2024: Dr. Phil McGraw, Tim Ryan, Batya Ungar-Sargon (2024) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  2003
- American Idol
  
  - Idol Gives Back (2007) ... Self actor actors
  
  2002
- The Bernie Mac Show
  
  - Who's That Lady (2004) ... Dr. Phil actor actors
  
  2001
- Curb Your Enthusiasm
  
  - Vehicular Fellatio (2009) ... Dr. Phil McGraw actor actors
  
  2000
- The View
  
  - Dr. Phil and Pitbull (2019) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Dr Phil (2018) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Dr. Phil McGraw (2013) ... Self - Guest Co-Host actor actors
  
  - Dr. Phil; Sherri Shepherd Named Co-Host (2007) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Dr. Phil McGraw, Robin McGraw, Lionel Richie (2006) ... Self actor actors
  
  1997
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien
  
  - Dr. Phil McGraw, Emily Deschanel, Calexico (2007) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  1993
- Frasier
  
  - The Devil and Dr. Phil (2003) ... Phil McGraw actor actors
  
  1993
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
  
  - Dr. Phil McGraw, the Lopez family, Natasha Bedingfield (2008) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Show# 3431 (2007) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Dr. Phil McGraw, Leslie Mann, Velvet Revolver (2007) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Dr. Phil McGraw, Rove McManus, Patti Smith (2007) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Dr. Phil McGraw, Aaron Eckhart, Jessica Kirson (2006) ... Self actor actors
  
  1992
- The Simpsons
  
  - Treehouse of Horror XVII (2006) ... Dr. Phil (voice) actor actors
  
  1989
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark
  
  - Vivica A. Fox; Dr. Phil McGraw; Jerry O'Connell; LeAnn Rimes (2008) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Dr. Phil McGraw (2007) ... Self actor actors
  
  - "Wedding Week"; Dr. Phil McGraw, Alex Rodriguez (2007) ... Self actor actors
  
  1988
- Sesame Street
  
  - Elmo Feels He's Treated Unfairly by Rocco (4077) (2004) ... actor actors
  
  1969
crew (1 credits)
- What Is a Woman?
  
  thanks
  
  crew
  
  2022
creators (1 credits)
- Bull
  
  creator
  
  creators
  
  2016
production (1 credits)
- So Help Me Todd
  
  - Are You There Todd? It’s Me, Margaret (2023) ... executive producer production
  
  - More Fang for Your Chuck (2023) ... executive producer production
  
  - 86’d (2023) ... executive producer production
  
  - Gloom and Boom (2023) ... executive producer production
  
  - The First Date Is the Deepest (2023) ... executive producer production
  
  2022
writing (1 credits)
- Bull
  
  - Stockholm Syndrome (2017) ... teleplay writing
  
  - The Necklace (2016) ... writer writing
  
  2016

Content sources

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