Age, Biography, and Wiki
Phil Robertson was born on April 24, 1946, in Vivian, Louisiana. He gained fame as a reality TV star on "Duck Dynasty" and was also known for his entrepreneurial ventures, particularly as the founder of Duck Commander. Robertson passed away on May 25, 2025, at the age of 79.
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| Date of Birth | 24 April 1946 |
| Age | 79 Years |
| Birth Place | Vivian, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
| Country | U.S |
| Date of death | 25 May, 2025 |
| Died Place | N/A |
Height, Weight & Measurements
While specific measurements are not widely documented, Robertson was known for his rugged outdoorsman image, which contributed to his appeal on "Duck Dynasty."
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Dating & Relationship Status
Phil Robertson was married to his wife, Kay Robertson. The couple had four sons: Alan, Willie, Jase, and Jep. Their family life was often featured on "Duck Dynasty," showcasing their close-knit relationship and family values.
Robertson was featured in Steve Bannon's film Torchbearer, in which he talks about the absurdity of life without God, using events like The Holocaust to illustrate the point. In October 2017, Robertson joined CRTV as a contributor, hosting In the Woods with Phil. In September 2023, The Blind: The True Story of the Robertson Family was released in theaters nationwide. The film details the tumultuous early life of Robertson, his wife, and their family until 1985, before their Duck Dynasty fame.
Robertson and Marsha "Miss Kay" Carroway began dating in 1964 as "high school sweethearts." The couple were married in 1966. Despite early troubles in their marriage due to Robertson's "sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll lifestyle," a 2013 editorial published by Yahoo!
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Net Worth and Salary
At the time of his death, Phil Robertson's net worth was estimated to be around $10 million to $13.5 million. A significant portion of his earnings came from his role on "Duck Dynasty," where cast members reportedly earned up to $200,000 per episode in later seasons. Additionally, the show boosted sales for Duck Commander, his outdoor equipment company, through product licensing and merchandise.
Early Career
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Football Career: Before becoming a reality TV star, Robertson played college football at Louisiana Tech University, where he was a quarterback ahead of NFL legend Terry Bradshaw. He turned down opportunities to pursue a professional football career to focus on his passion for hunting and the outdoors.
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Duck Commander: In 1972, Robertson founded Duck Commander, a company specializing in duck calls. The business eventually expanded into a multi-million-dollar outdoor brand, selling hunting gear and apparel.
Phil Alexander Robertson (April 24, 1946 – May 25, 2025) was an American professional hunter, businessman and television personality who was the founder of hunting products company Duck Commander. A reality television star on the popular television series Duck Dynasty, he was also featured on the television show Duck Commander, a hunting program on the Outdoor Channel. He served as patriarch of the Duck Dynasty Robertson family.
He attended Louisiana Tech University, where he played football. He received a master's degree in education and spent several years teaching prior to founding Duck Commander, a hunting equipment company.
In his time at Louisiana Tech, Robertson completed 179 of 411 passing attempts for 2,237 yards. He threw 12 touchdowns, but had 34 interceptions. It was thought Robertson had the potential for a pro career, but Robertson was more interested in hunting. Bradshaw said of Robertson's love of hunting that "... 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."
As an avid duck hunter, Robertson was dissatisfied with the condition of duck calls. He began to experiment with making a call that would produce the exact sound of a duck. He invented his first Duck Commander call in 1972. He received a patent for this call and the Duck Commander Company was incorporated in 1973. Today, the company of Duck Commander is a multimillion-dollar business, headed by his son, Willie Robertson. Robertson and his family were portrayed on the A&E reality television series Duck Dynasty, which ran from 2012 to 2017, and covered their daily lives within Duck Commander.
Social Network
While specific details about his social media presence are not extensively documented, Robertson was known for his influence and popularity through traditional media channels, especially during the peak of "Duck Dynasty."
In his book Happy, Happy, Happy, Robertson recalls that "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."
In response to initial criticisms A&E released a statement from Robertson saying, "I would never treat anyone with disrespect just because they are different from me". Later that day the network announced his suspension. After a strong backlash from supporters, including a Facebook page that accumulated 1.5 million likes and statements from political figures condemning the move, A&E lifted the suspension before the show was affected, no episodes were impacted.
Education
Phil Robertson attended Louisiana Tech University, where he played college football. His educational background laid the groundwork for his early football career, although he chose to pursue his passion for hunting instead.
As an athlete in high school, Robertson was all-state in football, baseball, and track, which afforded him the opportunity to attend Louisiana Tech in Ruston on a football scholarship in the late 1960s. At Tech, he played first-string quarterback for the Bulldogs, ahead of Pro Football Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw, the first overall pick in the 1970 NFL draft. When he arrived at Tech in 1966, Bradshaw caused a media frenzy on account of his reputation of being a football sensation from nearby Shreveport. Robertson was a year ahead of Bradshaw, and was the starter for two seasons in 1966 and 1967, and chose not to play in 1968.
When approached with a recruitment to play professionally for the Washington Redskins, Robertson declined because football conflicted with his hunting. Additionally, football was only about holding up his scholarship to him, while Bradshaw practically lived and breathed the sport. Robertson put it this way: "Terry went for the bucks, and I chased after the ducks."
