Phil Robertson net worth, wiki-Bio, wife, extramarital affair, kids, facts.

Phil Robertson is a man who loves hunting more than anything else. He is the founder of Duck Commander, a company that sells duck calls and other hunting gear. He is also the patriarch of the Robertson family, who star in the reality TV show Duck Dynasty. Phil is known for his rugged appearance, his conservative views, and his strong faith in God. But did you know that Phil could have been a famous football player? He was a quarterback at Louisiana Tech University, where he played alongside Terry Bradshaw, who later became a four-time Super Bowl champion. Phil had immense potential as a football player, but he chose to quit the sport and pursue his passion for hunting instead. He said that he did not want to miss the duck hunting season, which coincided with the football season. Phil has never regretted his decision, and he has lived a happy and successful life as a hunter, businessman, author and TV personality. In this article, we will take a closer look at the wiki-bio of Phil Robertson.

Net Worth:

Phil Robertson has a net worth of $15 million. He has earned a significant part of his net worth by being a successful hunter and TV personality. He is the patriarch of the Robertson family which owns and operates a multi-million dollar hunting accessory company called Duck Commander. He is also the author of a #1 bestseller memoir called “Happy, Happy, Happy” which has sold close to one million copies to date.

Early Life:

Phil Alexander Robertson was born on the 24th of April, 1946. Born to Merritt and James Robertson, Phil was the fifth child of the pair. Born and raised in Vivian, Louisiana, Phil did not have an easy childhood. Born into economic depravity, Robertsons struggled with making basic needs meet. The family lived in rugged conditions and had to do without electricity. They rarely ventured into the town to collect groceries and consumed whatever grew in the garden. Even though the Robertsons had a hard time living, they were always happy. In his book, Happy, Happy, Happy, Phil revealed, “It was the 1950s when I was a young boy, but we lived like it was the 1850s … but we were always happy, happy, happy no matter the circumstances.”

Life as an athlete:

Phil attended a local high school and was an all-state athlete in football, baseball, and track. After high school, Phil was offered a scholarship to attend Louisiana Tech in Ruston. A first-string quarterback for the Bulldogs, Phil played ahead of Pro Football Hall of Famer, Terry Bradshaw. He joined Tech in 1966 and was a regular starter for two seasons in 1966 and 1967. He sat out the 1968 season and gave up football entirely after college. Many thought that Phil had wasted away his potential, after all, he was so good that he was selected ahead of Bradshaw throughout his college years. While Bradshaw lived and breathed football, Phil loved hunting more than anything. As Bradshaw puts it,

“Phil Robertson, loved hunting more than he loved football. He’d come to practice directly from the woods, squirrel tails hanging out of his pockets, duck feathers on his clothes. Clearly he was a fine shot, so no one complained too much.”

While Phil was offered a chance to play professionally for the Washington Redskins, he declined the offer and went back to hunting.

Career:

After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in physical education and a master’s in education, Robertson spent a long time teaching. He later began working as a commercial fisherman. Dissatisfied with the current condition of Duck Calls, Robertson invented his first Duck Commander call in 1972. The Duck Commander Company was incorporated in 1973 and went on to become a multimillion-dollar business.

Controversies:

While Phil is not much of a media hogger, he does get into quite a lot of controversies. On the 18th of December 2013, Phil was suspended by the A& E Network due to homophobic remarks. In an interview with GQ Phil was asked what he thought was sinful, to which he replied,

“Start with homosexual behavior and just morph out from there. Bestiality, sleeping around with this woman and that woman and that woman and those men.”

He quoted the bible to hammer his point home by saying,

“Don’t be deceived. Neither the adulterers, the idolaters, the male prostitutes, the homosexual offenders, the greedy, the drunkards, the slanderers, the swindlers—they won’t inherit the kingdom of God. Don’t deceive yourself. It’s not right.”

Television:

Phil Robertson’s television career is based on his role as himself in reality television. He is best known for his role in the popular series Duck Dynasty which featured his family and their duck-hunting business, Duck Commander. He also appeared on the hunting show Buck Commander on the Outdoor Channel.

Show	Network	Role	Year	Fact
Duck Commander	Outdoor Channel	Self	2009-2011	Showcased his family’s duck hunting business and lifestyle
Duck Dynasty	A&E	Self – Willie’s Father	2012-2017	Became one of the most-watched nonfiction cable shows in history
In the Woods with Phil	BlazeTV	Producer, Writer, Director, Self	2017-2020	Shares his opinions on various topics such as religion, politics, and culture
Unashamed with Phil & Jase Robertson Podcast	YouTube, UnashamedTruth.com	Producer, Writer, Self	2021-present	Funny and inspiring stories of faith and family with Phil Robertson and his sons

Writing:

In addition to being a television star and businessman Phil is an author. He has written several books about his life, faith, and family, some of which are:

Title	Co-author	Publication Year	Fact
Happy, Happy, Happy: My Life and Legacy as the Duck Commander	Mark Schlabach	2013	This book chronicles Phil’s journey from a rebellious young man to a successful entrepreneur and devout Christian.
unPHILtered: The Way I See It	Mark Schlabach	2014	This book shares Phil’s opinions on various topics such as politics, religion, family, and morality.
The Theft of America’s Soul: Blowing the Lid Off the Lies That Are Destroying Our Country	None	2019	This book exposes the ten lies that Phil believes are plaguing America and offers the ten truths that can restore its spiritual heritage.
Jesus Politics: How to Win Back the Soul of America	None	2020	This book urges Christians to get involved in the political process and stand up for their biblical values.
Uncanceled: Finding Meaning and Peace in a Culture of Accusations, Shame, and Condemnation	None	2021	This book reveals how Phil overcame his own cancel culture experiences and found peace in God’s grace.

Personal Life:

Phil Robertson is married to his high school sweetheart Marsha “Kay” Carroway. Phil Robertson’s relationship with Marsha Kay Carroway has been a long and turbulent one. They started dating in 1964 when they were in high school and got married in 1966. However, Phil was not faithful to his wife and had multiple affairs, as well as problems with alcohol and drugs. This led to their separation for a while and almost ended their marriage.

But in the 1970s, Phil had a religious conversion and became a Christian. He repented of his sins and asked Marsha for forgiveness. He also gave up his vices and devoted himself to his family and his faith. Marsha accepted him back and they reconciled their marriage. They have been together ever since, despite the challenges and controversies they have faced.

They have four sons: Alan, Jase, Willie and Jep, who are all involved in their family business, Duck Commander. They also have 16 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. In 2020, Phil revealed that he had a daughter named Phyliss from an affair he had 45 years ago. He discovered her existence after she sent a letter to his son Al and took a DNA test that confirmed he was her father. Phil and Marsha were shocked by this news, but they have met Phyliss and have embraced the new addition to the family with open arms.

Phil and Marsha are still deeply in love and share a strong bond of faith. They are members of the White’s Ferry Road Church of Christ in West Monroe, Louisiana. They often express their affection for each other on social media and on their podcasts. They also enjoy cooking, hunting, fishing and spending time with their family.

Physical Traits:

Phil Robertson is known for his distinctive physical traits and dressing style. He has a tall and sturdy build, with a height of 6 feet 2 inches and a weight of around 176 pounds. He has green eyes and gray hair, which he keeps long and unkempt. He also sports a long and bushy beard, which he once said he would never shave.

Phil’s dressing style reflects his passion for hunting and his rural lifestyle. He usually wears camouflage clothing, such as jackets, pants, hats and bandanas. He also favors plain T-shirts, jeans, boots and sunglasses. He rarely wears formal or fancy clothes, even for special occasions. He once said that he only owns one suit, which he wore for his son Willie’s wedding.

Phil’s physical traits and dressing style have become part of his identity and his brand. He has influenced many of his family members and fans to adopt a similar look. He has also created his own line of products based on his styles, such as duck calls, hunting gear, books and DVDs.

Wiki/bio Facts:

Fact	Value
Full name	Phil Alexander Robertson
Date of birth	April 24, 1946
Place of birth	Vivian, Louisiana, U.S.
Parents	Merritt Robertson, James Robertson
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	White
Alma mater	Louisiana Tech University (BS, MEd)
Occupation(s)	Hunter, businessman, reality television star
Years active	1972–present
Television shows	Duck Dynasty, Duck Commander
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Marsha Kay Carroway (m. 1966)
Children	5, including Jase and Willie
Relatives	Si Robertson (brother), Korie Robertson (daughter-in-law), Sadie Robertson (granddaughter)
Company founded	Duck Commander (1972)
Company product	Duck calls for duck hunters
Company CEO	Willie Robertson (son)
Net worth	$15 million (as of 2023)
Religion	Christian (Churches of Christ)
Controversies	Remarks on homosexuality, race relations, Islam, and abortion
Awards	Governor’s Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence (2014)
Books Authored	Happy, Happy, Happy: My Life and Legacy as the Duck Commander (2013), UnPHILtered: The Way I See It (2014), The Theft of America’s Soul: Blowing the Lid Off the Lies That Are Destroying Our Country (2019)
Hobbies	Hunting, fishing, golfing
Height	6 feet 2 inches or 187 cm
Weight	176 lbs or 80 kg (about)
Eye color	Green
Zodiac sign	Taurus