Phil Donahue is an American journalist best known for playing Creator and host in The Phil Donahue Show / Donahue.
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Best Known For:The television show The Phil Donahue Show / Donahue
Breakthrough:Debuted The Phil Donahue Show in Dayton, Ohio in 1967
10 Quick Facts About Phil Donahue
- Full Name: Phil Donahue
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Host
- Date of Birth: December 21, 1935
- Age: 90 years old
- Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
- Spouse / Partner: Marlo Thomas
- Popular As: Phillip John Donahue
- Media Level: National
- Net Worth: $382,000-$5,464,000 (Estimated range)
Phil Donahue Age
Phil Donahue is about 91 years old as of 2026. Phil Donahue was born in 1935.
Education
His educational background includes studies at St. Edward High School and University of Notre Dame.
- St. Edward High School
- Qualification: High School Diploma
- Period: 1953
- University of Notre Dame
- Qualification: Bachelor of Business Administration
- Field of Study: Business Administration
- Period: 1957
Career & Work
Phil Donahue's career includes news and reporting roles with MSNBC and WLWD.
Organization: MSNBC
Role: Host of Donahue
Period: 2002–2003
Details: Brief return to cable television.
Role: Host of nationally syndicated Donahue
Period: 1970–1996
Organization: WLWD
Role: Creator and host of The Phil Donahue Show
Period: 1967–
Details: Show launched in Dayton, Ohio.
Organization: KYW
Role: Radio and television announcer
Period: 1957–
Organization: WHIO
Role: News anchor and radio talk-show host
Details: Worked in Dayton broadcasting before his signature television program.
Rise to Fame
Phil Donahue rose to prominence for his role on the television show The Phil Donahue Show / Donahue.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes The Phil Donahue Show / Donahue, Donahue (MSNBC), and Body of War.
Television
- TV Show: The Phil Donahue Show / Donahue (Creator and host, 1967-1996)
- TV Show: Donahue (MSNBC) (Host, 2002-2003)
Film
- Film: Body of War (Co-director, 2007)
Books
- Book: Donahue: My Own Story (Author, 1979)
Awards & Achievements
- Presidential Medal of Freedom — United States Government — Contributions to American broadcasting
- Peabody Award — Peabody Awards — Broadcasting
Phil Donahue Family & Relationships
- Father: Phillip Donahue
- Mother: Catherine McClory
Lesser Known Facts
- Pioneered extensive studio-audience involvement in American daytime television.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Phil Donahue
- Popular As: Phillip John Donahue
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Host
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Deceased
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: December 21, 1935
- Age: 90
- Birthday: December 21
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Family & Relationships
- Father: Phillip Donahue
- Mother: Catherine McClory
- Spouse / Partner: Marlo Thomas
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $70,000–$304,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $382,000–$5,464,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
