Phil Hellmuth Jr. was born on July 16, 1964 in Madison, Wisconsin, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for The Grand (2007), Lucky You (2007) and Touch (2012). He has been married to Katherine Sanborn since March 31, 1990. They have two children.
Won bracelets at World Series of Poker in Limit Hold'em (1992, 1993, 2003), No Limit Hold'em (1993, 1993, 2001, 2003, 2007), Pot Limit Hold'em (1997) and No Limit Hold'em with Rebuys (2006).
Won the 1989 World Championship bracelet in the World Series of Poker (No Limit Texas Hold'em).
Attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Madison, Wisconson for three years before dropping out.
Was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2007.
Won the National Heads-Up Poker Championship (2005).