- Source of Wealth: Poker
- Age: 55
- Birth Place: Madison, Wisconsin, USA
- Height: 6′ 7″ (2.01 m)
- Weight: 95 kg (209.44 lbs)
- Marital Status: Married (Katherine Sanborn)
- Full Name: Phillip Jerome Hellmuth Jr.
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: July 16, 1964
- Occupation: Professional Poker Player
- Education: University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Children: 2 (Nicholas and Philip III)
Professional poker player Phil Hellmuth has an estimated net worth of $20 million. Born in Wisconsin, Hellmouth studied at the University of Wisconson-Madison for several years before he opted to drop out to pursue his goal of becoming a professional poker player. Thus far in his career, Hellmouth has ranked third in the most prized player of all time at over $17 Million.
In 1989, Hellmuth became the then youngest person to ever win the Main Event at the World Series of Poker by defeating legend and twice defending champion Johnny Chan. Recently elected into the Hall of Fame for Poker, Hellmuth has won 13 professional poker bracelets. He has had more final table appearances than any other player in the history of the game. In addition to his poker career, Hellmuth has produced multiple videos highlighting the skills needed to be a professional poker player and has written several books. At the poker table, Hellmuth has developed a reputation as a competitive player who has a knack for outwitting and outplaying his opponents.