Known from movies
The Doctors (2008-2016)
as a producer
Taurus (2016-2017)
as a producer
The Amber Rose Show (2016)
as a producer
Moochers (2006)
as a producer
Short information
| Net value | $12.5 million |
| Date of birth | September 12, 1979 |
| Husband | Erica Damm |
| Fact | Jay and his wife, Erica Dahm, became parents to a daughter, Avery Elizabeth McGraw, on March 18, 2010, in Los Angeles. Avery weighed 6 lbs. 6 ounces. and measured 21 inches. |
Jay McGraw is perhaps best recognized as the son of TV celebrity psychologist Dr. Phil McGraw. Despite living in his father’s shadow, Jay also has a successful career in showbiz. 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 exploring rumors behind celebrity scandals seeking to either settle 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 gather everything there is to know about him.
Early life and family
Jay Phillip McGraw was born on September 12, 1979 and will turn 41 later this year (2020). Jay’s hometown is in the province of Wichita, Texas, USA, and he is the oldest of two boys born to Phillip and his wife Robin. Jay’s younger brother Jordan pursued a career in music as Jay followed in his father’s footsteps. Jay had spent most of his life in Texas, including college.
With his father’s success, he could have been expected to have a lavish and wealthy upbringing, but a mostly quiet childhood.
Educational background
Jay graduated from Greenhill High School in Addison, Texas, and completed a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Texas, Austin. Jay continued his studies at Southern Methodist University in Plano, Texas, where he earned a Juris Doctor of Law degree.
Career
Jay’s career started when he published his first books; these were all titles aimed at improving the lives of children and teens. He established himself as an author with titles such as “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 help of his father, Dr Phil, and has also assisted in a number of productions of the Dr Phil Show.
His production career has had many highlights and has earned him a few awards; these productions include “Decision House”‘ in 2007, “The Doctors” in 2008, and in 2016 he was the producer from “Taurus”.
Jay was also the host of the popular reality TV series “Renovate My Family” dedicated to renovating the homes and lives of ordinary American citizens in need of help. It was on the set of the show that Jay met his future wife Erica, who is one of a set of triplets.
In addition, Jay is also one popular personality and motivational speaker, appearing on shows such as “The Early Show,” “Good Morning America,” “Entertainment Tonight,” and “Today and Extra.”
Jay was also a columnist, with articles for ‘Cosmo Girl’ and ‘Seventeen’ magazine. In recent times, Jay has continued his career as the 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, favorite things and interesting facts
Jay is certainly a talented man. Not only did he complete two very difficult degrees on varsity, but he is also a capable athlete.
He is proficient at golf and enjoys playing the sport, but stays active by practicing Taekwondo, and has even been rated with a black belt in the martial art of his choice. In addition, is both a certified aviator and a diver. With all that brain and the power behind it, he was sure of a successful life.
Relationships
Jay has only had one romantic involvement that caught the public eye, and that happens to be with his soul mate and partner, Erica Dahm.
This is a picture of a happy man and his amazing wife! Happy Valentine honey! I love you. #blessed #Valentine’s Day pic.twitter.com/TusbNNfAnz
— Jay McGraw (@JayMcGraw) February 15, 2017
Erica is an ex-Playboy model and is regarded by the provocative magazine as one of the best produced to date. She is also one of three identical triplets. Jay proposed to Erica in August 2005 with a five carat diamond, emerald and platinum ring. The couple took their vows on August 12, 2006, in a small ceremony at his parents’ Beverly Hills home, in front of 70 guests. They have two children, a daughter, Avery Elizabeth born on March 18, 2010, and son London Phillip born on August 31, 2011.
Physical Characteristics
- Date of birth: September 12, 1979
- Hair Color: Brown
- eye colour: Grey
- Height: 6ft 4ins (1.93m)
- Weight: 84 kg
- Shoe size: unknown
- Zodiac sign Virgo
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: white
Net value
As of mid 2020, Jay McGraw’s net worth is estimated to be over $12 million.
General information
| First and last name | Jay McGraw |
| Net value | $12.5 million |
| Date of birth | September 12, 1979 |
| Profession | Television producer, talk show host, writer |
| Education | Southern Methodist University, Greenhill School, University of Texas at Austin |
| Nationality | American |
Family
| Husband | Erica Damm |
| Children | Avery Elizabeth McGraw, LondonPhilip McGraw |
| Parents | Phil McGraw, Robin McGraw |
| Brothers or sisters | Jordan McGraw |
Performance
| Awards | Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show/Informative |
| Nominations | Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Promotional Announcement – Current |
| TV shows | Dr. Phil, renovate my family |
Links to social profiles
Facts
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Older brother of Jordan McGraw. |
| 2 | Chairman/Co-Founder, with Adam Jackson, of “Doctor on Demand”. |
| 3 | Expecting his first child with wife, Erica Dahm, in March 2010. [October 2009] |
| 4 | Second child, son London Phillip McGraw, was born on August 31, 2011. |
| 5 | Jay and his wife, Erica Dahm, became parents to a daughter, Avery Elizabeth McGraw, on March 18, 2010, in Los Angeles. Avery weighed 6 lbs. 6 ounces. and measured 21 inches. |
| 6 | Has written several books for young people based on his father’s (Dr. Phil McGraw) books, and has appeared in the TV show. |
| 7 | He is President and CEO of Stage 29 Productions in Los Angeles, a company founded by his father. |
| 8 | He is an athlete, a licensed pilot, a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, a certified diver, and an avid golfer. |
| 9 | Married Erica Dahm, in a private ceremony with only close friends and family, at his parents’ Beverly Hills home. (The reception was at the Beverly Hills Hotel, for 400 guests). |
| 10 | Brother-in-law of Jaclyn Dahm and Nicole Dahm. |
| 11 | Son of Phil McGraw and Robin McGraw. |
Movies
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus | 2016-2017 | Executive producer of the TV series – 12 episodes | |
| The doctors | TV series executive producer – 482 episodes, 2008 – 2016 co-producer – 3 episodes, 2011 – 2012 supervising producer – 1 episode, 2011 | ||
| The Amber Rose Show | 2016 | Executive producer of the TV series | |
| The test | 2013 | Executive producer of the TV series – 4 episodes | |
| Cracking addiction | 2012 | Executive producer of TV movies | |
| Ask Oprah’s All-Stars | 2011 | Executive producer of the TV series – 6 episodes | |
| Decision house | 2007 | Executive producer of the TV series – 8 episodes | |
| A dr. Phil Primetime Special: Caged? | 2007 | Executive producer of TV movies | |
| Moochers | 2006 | Executive producer of TV movies | |
| A real world after school collaboration | 2006 | Video producer | |
| A dr. Phil Primetime Special: Escaping Addiction II | 2006 | Co-Executive Producer of TV Movies | |
| A dr. Phil Primetime Special: Escaping Danger | 2006 | Co-Executive Producer of TV Movies | |
| A dr. Phil Primetime Special: Love Smart | 2006 | Executive producer of TV movies | |
| A dr. Phil Primetime Special: Behind the headlines | 2005 | Co-Executive Producer of TV Movies |
Director
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| An after-school partnership in the real world | 2006 | Video |
Editor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Six days in Iraq | 2015 | Documentary |
Yourself
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The doctors | 2013-2014 | TV serials | Self – executive producer / himself |
| Steve Harvey | 2014 | TV serials | Himself |
| RachelRay | 2014 | TV serials | Himself |
| The kitchen of hell | 2010 | TV serials | Himself – Restaurant Patron |
| Entertainment tonight | 2008-2010 | TV serials | Himself |
| Dr Phil | 2004-2009 | TV serials | Himself – Correspondent / Himself / Himself – Host |
| Today | 2008 | TV serials | Himself |
| Renovate my family | 2004-2006 | TV serials | Self / Host |
| Playboy: Hef’s Halloween Spooktacular | 2005 | Video documentary | Himself |
| 20/20 | 2003 | Documentary about the TV series | Himself – Son of Dr. Phil (segment “My Dad: Dr. Phil”) |
| The Rosie O’Donnell Show | 2002 | TV serials | Himself |
Awards
Awards won
| Year | Price | Ceremony | Presentation | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Emma during the day | Daytime Emmy Awards | Excellent talk show/informative | The Doctors (2008) |
Nominated awards
| Year | Price | Ceremony | Presentation | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Emma during the day | Daytime Emmy Awards | Excellent talk show/informative | The Doctors (2008) |
| 2013 | Emma during the day | Daytime Emmy Awards | Excellent talk show/informative | The Doctors (2008) |
| 2012 | Emma during the day | Daytime Emmy Awards | Excellent talk show/informative | The Doctors (2008) |
| 2011 | Emma during the day | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Promotional Announcement – Episodic | The Doctors (2008) |
| 2011 | Emma during the day | Daytime Emmy Awards | Excellent talk show/informative | The Doctors (2008) |
| 2009 | Emma during the day | Daytime Emmy Awards | Excellent talk show/informative | The Doctors (2008) |
