Dr. Phillip C. McGraw (born September 1, 1950) in Vinita, Oklahoma and spent most of his childhood growing up in Oklahoma and Texas. Known popularly as Dr. Phil, McGraw is an American television psychologist. Now hosting the eponymous show, he gained celebrity in no small part due to appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Dr. McGraw holds a doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of North Texas.