• Jay McGraw is the son of television celebrity psychologist Dr. Phil McGraw
• He is a writer, producer, CEO president of Stage 29 Production, and host of "Renovate My Family"
• He is an author, motivational speaker, and columnist
• He is an avid athlete, with blackbelt in Taekwondo, and a licensed aviator and scuba-diver
• His net worth is estimated to be over $12 million



Known for movies

Short Info

Net Worth$12.5 million
Date Of BirthSeptember 12, 1979
SpouseErica Dahm
FactOlder brother of Jordan McGraw.


Jay McGraw is perhaps best recognized as the son of the television celebrity psychologist Dr Phil McGraw. Despite living in the shadow of his dad, Jay has a successful career in showbiz as well. He is a writer and producer, as well as the CEO president of Stage 29 Production. He is the mastermind behind ‘RumorFix’, an anti-tabloid website dedicated to investigating rumours behind celebrity scandals that intends to either fix or confirm gossip. He was also the host of his own show – “Renovate My Family”.

Take a look at the life of Dr Phil’s son, as we compiled all there is to know about him.

Early life and family

Jay Phillip McGraw was born on 12 September in 1979, and will be turning 41 later this year (2020). Jay’s hometown is in Wichita County, Texas, USA, and he is the older of two boys born to Phillip and his wife Robin. Jay’s younger brother Jordan pursued a career in music, while Jay followed his father’s footsteps. Jay had spent most of his life in Texas, including university.

With the success of his father, it could be expected that he had a lavish and rich upbringing, but a mostly uneventful childhood.

Educational background

Jay matriculated from Greenhill High School in Addison, Texas, and completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Texas, Austin. Jay furthered his studies at Southern Methodist University, in Plano, Texas where he earned a Juris Doctor degree in Law.

Jay McGraw

Career

Jay’s career took off when he published his first books; these were all titles aimed at improving the lives of children and teenagers. He established himself as an author with titles including “The Ultimate Weight Solution For Teens: The Seven Keys To Weight Freedom”, “Life Strategies for Teens”, and “Closing The Gap: A Strategy For Bringing Parents and Teens Together”.

Jay co-founded the production house Stage 29 Productions with the aid of his dad, Dr Phil, and has also aided a few productions of the Dr Phil Show.

His production career has seen many highlights and has afforded him a few awards; these productions include “Decision House”’ in 2007,  “The Doctors” in 2008, and in 2016 he was the producer of “Bull”.

Jay was also the host of the hit reality TV series “Renovate My Family”, dedicated to renovating the homes and lives of everyday American citizens who needed help. It was on the set of the show that Jay met his future wife Erica, who is one of a set of triplets.

Apart from that, Jay is also a popular personality and motivational speaker, having appeared on shows that include “The Early Show”, “Good Morning America”, “Entertainment Tonight” and “Today and Extra”.

Jay has also featured as a columnist, with articles for ‘Cosmo Girl’ and the magazine ‘Seventeen’. In recent times, Jay has continued his career as a chairman and co-founder of ‘Doctor on Demand’ with Adam Jackson. He is also the owner of ‘RumorFixed’, a website that has been criticized for being too similar to ‘Gossip Cop’.

Hobbies, favourite things and interesting facts

Jay is certainly a talented man. Not only did he complete two very difficult degrees at varsity, but he is also a capable athlete.

He is skilled in golf and likes to play the sport, but keeps active by practising Taekwondo, and has even been graded with a blackbelt in the martial art of his choice. On top of that is both a licensed aviator and scuba-diver. With all those brains and the brawn behind it, he was sure to have a successful life.

Relationships

Jay has had only one romantic involvement that attracted public notice, and it happens to be with his soulmate and partner, Erica Dahm.

Erica is an ex-Playboy model, and considered among the finest yet produced by the provocative magazine. She is also one of three identical triplets. Jay proposed to Erica in August of the year 2005 with a five-carat diamond, emerald and platinum ring. The pair made their vows on 12 August 2006 in a small ceremony at his parents’ home in Beverly Hills, in front of 70 guests. They have two children, a daughter, Avery Elizabeth on 18 March in 2010, and son London Phillip born on 31 August 2011.

Physical characteristics

  • Date of Birth: 12 September 1979
  • Hair colour: Brown
  • Eye colour: Grey
  • Height:  6ft 4ins (1.93m)
  • Weight: 185lbs (84kgs)
  • Shoe Size: Unknown
  • Star Sign: Virgo
  • Nationality: American
  • Ethnicity: Caucasian

Net worth

As of mid-2020, Jay McGraw’s net worth is estimated to be over $12 million.

General Info

Full NameJay McGraw
Net Worth$12.5 million
Date Of BirthSeptember 12, 1979
ProfessionTelevision producer, Talk show host, Writer
EducationSouthern Methodist University, Greenhill School, University of Texas at Austin
NationalityAmerican

Family

SpouseErica Dahm
ChildrenAvery Elizabeth McGraw, London Philip McGraw
ParentsPhil McGraw, Robin McGraw
SiblingsJordan McGraw

Accomplishments

AwardsDaytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show / Informative
NominationsDaytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Promotional Announcement – Topical
TV ShowsDr. Phil, Renovate My Family

Social profile links

Facts

#Fact
1Older brother of Jordan McGraw.
2Chairman/co-founder, with Adam Jackson, of "Doctor on Demand".
3Expecting his first child with wife, Erica Dahm, in March 2010. [October 2009]
4Second child, son London Phillip McGraw, was born on August 31, 2011.
5Jay and his wife, Erica Dahm, became the parents of a daughter, Avery Elizabeth McGraw, on March 18, 2010 in Los Angeles. Avery weighed in at 6 lbs. 6 oz. and measured 21 inches.
6Has written several books aimed at young people based on his father's (Dr. Phil McGraw) books, and has appeared on the TV show.
7He is President and CEO of Stage 29 Productions in Los Angeles, a company formed by his father.
8He is an athlete, a licensed pilot, a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, a certified scuba diver and an avid golfer.
9Married Erica Dahm, in a private ceremony with only close friends and family, at his parents' home in Beverly Hills. (The reception was at the Beverly Hills Hotel, for 400 guests).
10Brother-in-law of Jaclyn Dahm and Nicole Dahm.
11Son of Phil McGraw and Robin McGraw.

Movies

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Bull2016-2017TV Series executive producer - 12 episodes
The DoctorsTV Series executive producer - 482 episodes, 2008 - 2016 co-producer - 3 episodes, 2011 - 2012 supervising producer - 1 episode, 2011
The Amber Rose Show2016TV Series executive producer
The Test2013TV Series executive producer - 4 episodes
Cracking Addiction2012TV Movie executive producer
Ask Oprah's All-Stars2011TV Series executive producer - 6 episodes
Decision House2007TV Series executive producer - 8 episodes
A Dr. Phil Primetime Special: Caged?2007TV Movie executive producer
Moochers2006TV Movie executive producer
A Real World Afterschool Partnership2006Video producer
A Dr. Phil Primetime Special: Escaping Addiction II2006TV Movie co-executive producer
A Dr. Phil Primetime Special: Escaping Danger2006TV Movie co-executive producer
A Dr. Phil Primetime Special: Love Smart2006TV Movie executive producer
A Dr. Phil Primetime Special: Behind the Headlines2005TV Movie co-executive producer

Director

TitleYearStatusCharacter
A Real World Afterschool Partnership2006Video

Editor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Six Days in Iraq2015Documentary

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Doctors2013-2014TV SeriesHimself - Executive Producer / Himself
Steve Harvey2014TV SeriesHimself
Rachael Ray2014TV SeriesHimself
Hell's Kitchen2010TV SeriesHimself - Restaurant Patron
Entertainment Tonight2008-2010TV SeriesHimself
Dr. Phil2004-2009TV SeriesHimself - Correspondent / Himself / Himself - Host
Today2008TV SeriesHimself
Renovate My Family2004-2006TV SeriesHimself / Host
Playboy: Hef's Halloween Spooktacular2005Video documentaryHimself
20/202003TV Series documentaryHimself - Son of Dr. Phil (segment "My Father: Dr. Phil")
The Rosie O'Donnell Show2002TV SeriesHimself

Awards

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2010Daytime EmmyDaytime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Talk Show/InformativeThe Doctors (2008)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2016Daytime EmmyDaytime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Talk Show/InformativeThe Doctors (2008)
2013Daytime EmmyDaytime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Talk Show/InformativeThe Doctors (2008)
2012Daytime EmmyDaytime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Talk Show/InformativeThe Doctors (2008)
2011Daytime EmmyDaytime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Promotional Announcement - EpisodicThe Doctors (2008)
2011Daytime EmmyDaytime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Talk Show/InformativeThe Doctors (2008)
2009Daytime EmmyDaytime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Talk Show/InformativeThe Doctors (2008)

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia

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