Drew Pinsky
Dr. Drew Pinsky | |
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Born | David Drew Pinsky September 4, 1958 Pasadena, California, U.S. |
Alma mater | Amherst College (BA) University of Southern California (MD) |
Spouse |
Susan Sailer (m. 1991) |
Children | 3 |
Parent(s) | Helene Stanton Morton Pinsky |
Career | |
Show | Loveline |
Station(s) | KROQ-FM Various (syndicated) |
Network | Westwood One |
Show | Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew Celebrity Rehab Presents Sober House Dr. Drew On Call |
Network | VH1 MTV HLN |
Website | Official website |
David Drew Pinsky (born September 4, 1958
Pinsky is a former staff member at the Department of Chemical Dependency Services at Las Encinas Hospital in
Early life
Pinsky was born in 1958 in Pasadena, California, to a Jewish family.[7][8] His father, Morton Pinsky (1926–2009), was a physician whose parents immigrated to the United States from Ukraine.[9] His mother, Helene Stanton (née Eleanor Mae Stansbury; 1925–2017), was a singer and actress[10] who came from a "highly Victorian upper-middle-class family in Philadelphia".[9][11] and played a supporting part in the 1955 film The Big Combo.
After graduating from
Career
My goal was always to be part of pop culture and relevant to young people, to interact with the people they hold in high esteem.
— Dr. Drew Pinsky, The New York Times, February 2008.[15]
As The New York Times described it in February 2008, Pinsky's dual career in medicine and the mass media has required him to "navigat[e] a precarious balance of professionalism and salaciousness."[15]
Radio work
In 1984, while still a medical student, Pinsky started appearing in "Ask a Surgeon", a segment of a Sunday night
The exposure on both radio and television made Pinsky the "
On November 27, 2007, Pinsky began Dr. Drew Live, another nationally syndicated talk radio show where he focused on a wider range of health issues. It originated from
On January 5, 2015, Pinsky launched a new weekday program, "Dr. Drew Midday Live with Mike Catherwood," on KABC in Los Angeles.[18] Leeann Tweeden became the co-host of the show starting on January 7, 2019.[19]
On April 21, 2016, Pinsky announced Loveline would wrap up on April 28, 2016. Adam Carolla re-joined him as co-host for the final show.[20]
Television
Pinsky's first television appearance was as a contestant on
He has also hosted several shorter educational television series, starting with Strictly Sex with Dr. Drew, which ran for 10 episodes on the Discovery Health Channel, followed by Strictly Dr. Drew which addressed everyday health concerns. He later hosted the MTV series Sex...with Mom and Dad (2008–2009).
In 2008, Pinsky starred in
In a 2011 episode of Lifechangers, Dr. Drew brought on a 16 year old Courtney Stodden and conducted an on-air ultrasound of her breasts to prove Stodden's claim she didn't have plastic surgery.[23][24] The ultrasound was conducted by Dr. John Diaz, a plastic surgeon.[25]
Pinsky makes guest appearances on various news programs where he usually gives his observations on the relationship between controlled substances and high-profile individuals. He has frequently given his views on the deaths of people such as Anna Nicole Smith, Heath Ledger and Michael Jackson, arguing that their fates should set examples of the seriousness of misusing drugs.[26][27]
Pinsky has acted in several TV appearances (either portraying himself or a fictional character), Space Ghost Coast to Coast, Dawson's Creek,[28] Family Guy.[29] The Adam Carolla Project, Minoriteam,[30] Robot Chicken,[31] My Gym Partner's a Monkey,[32] Code Monkeys,[33] and The Midnight Gospel.[34] Pinsky also appeared in the films New York Minute and Wild Hogs.
In early 2011, Pinsky began hosting his own show,
On October 9, 2019, Pinsky competed in season two of The Masked Singer as "Eagle".[37]
In 2023, Pinsky appeared on the reality TV series Special Forces: World's Toughest Test. He was eliminated in the first episode due to a medical problem.[38]
Controversies
COVID-19
Between February and March 2020, Pinsky made a series of statements concerning the COVID-19 outbreak where he downplayed the seriousness of the pandemic, stating that it was not as bad as the flu, and suggested that it was a "press-induced panic".[39] Pinsky apologized in April 2020, and he urged people to follow the advice of Anthony Fauci.[39][40]
LA County homeless commission
Pinsky has raised concerns for several years regarding homelessness in Los Angeles County and has been critical of how the government has handled it, stating, "For some reason, the government has taken the position that this is a housing problem, which, of course, housing is a piece of this, but for most—and by most I mean the vast majority of people on the streets—their condition makes them unwilling or unwanting to go indoors. So, even when they correct the housing problem, they're still going to have the same problem on the streets."[41] He has also been critical of certain aspects of the Lanterman–Petris–Short Act, in that it limits the ability of authorities to intervene when mentally ill persons are at risk of death due to being unable to care for their own needs.[41] Pinsky said in an interview that he had correctly predicted a typhus outbreak in 2019 that occurred in the county as a result of rodents attracted to homeless encampments.[41]
Pinsky was nominated to a local Los Angeles homeless commission by Kathryn Barger, a member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors in April 2021. He faced criticism from local homeless right advocates and a Twitter campaign. While supervisor appointments to local boards are rarely controversial, more than 100 people submitted public comments asking supervisors not to approve Pinsky. The board received less than five public comments in support of his nomination.[42] Critics claimed that Pinsky had overreported the number of homeless people with mental illnesses or substance abuse disorders. Others, such as homeless advocate and charity leader Rev. Andy Bales, defended Pinsky and called the hashtag campaign and public commenting an "echo chamber".[43] Pinsky's nomination was ultimately withdrawn.[42]
Wellbutrin
Pinsky has received criticism from several sources[44][45][46][47] for alleged conflict of interest in his promotion of the drug Wellbutrin.
According to an October 2011 government complaint against GlaxoSmithKline, Pinsky was the recipient in 1999 of two payments totaling $275,000 from Glaxo Wellcome (a company that would later merge into GlaxoSmithKline) to promote the company's drug Wellbutrin.[44] Among other events, Pinsky made a 1999 appearance on the radio program 'David Essel - Alive!', discussing the sexual side effects of common SSRI medications and mentioned Wellbutrin as an example of depression medications that lack these side effects,[44][45][47] (along with Serzone and Remeron, two medications from different manufacturers).[46]
A transcript of this appearance and the invoice of the payment to Pinksy were later presented publicly as evidence during the criminal and civil actions against GlaxoSmithKline in 2012.[47] In response to an inquiry from the Wall Street Journal about the case and specific physicians including Pinsky, the company declined to comment on their financial relationship with specific doctors, but acknowledged that "during the period from January 1999 to December 2003, there were some occasions on which certain GSK sales representatives, speakers, and consultants promoted its antidepressant Wellbutrin to physicians for uses which were not FDA-approved in violation of federal law."[44][45] Pinsky himself was not mentioned in the statement, and was never charged with wrongdoing by any court or medical ethics board. When asked about the topic, Pinsky stated:
In the late 90s I was hired to participate in a 2-year initiative discussing intimacy and depression which was funded by an educational grant by Glaxo Wellcome…Services for the non-branded campaign included town hall meetings, writings and multimedia activities in conjunction with the patient advocacy group the National Depressive and Manic Depressive Association (NDMDA). My comments were consistent with my clinical experience.[44][45]
Other work
In 1999, Pinsky co-founded an Internet-based community and advice site for teenagers called DrDrew.com with Curtis Giesen. Among their early backers was Garage.com.[48] DrDrew.com soon ran out of funding, and the company was sold to Sherwood Partners Inc., a corporate restructuring firm, which sold the remnants to DrKoop.com in November 2000.[49] Pinsky re-acquired the site circa 2013 and began using it for general information about his books, radio and TV shows, as well as hosting his independent podcast, The Dr. Drew Podcast.[50] In September 2012, Pinsky announced on The Adam Carolla Show that he will be doing a podcast on the Carolla Digital network.[51]
In 2003, Pinsky authored Cracked: Putting Broken Lives Together Again, recounting his experiences as the medical director of the Department of Chemical Dependency Services at the Las Encinas Hospital
In addition to his media appearances, Pinsky speaks at college campuses and other public venues.[52][53] When Adam Carolla and Pinsky were teamed as hosts of Loveline, Carolla and Pinsky spoke at colleges.[54][55][56]
Pinsky was the voice of
He also appeared with his dogs in a
Pinsky also narrated for the 2014 documentary "Divorce Corp" and "Teen Species".
In early 2019, Pinsky started an online podcast "Dr Drew after Dark". The podcast is hosted at Tom Segura's studio "Studio Jeans".
Pinsky was featured in the first episode Netflix series "The Midnight Gospel".
On September 10, 2020, it was announced that Dr. Drew Pinsky joined Aditx Therapeutics as Senior Advisor to AditxtScore for Scoring the Immune System.[61] In October, he first appeared on the Frenemies podcast,[62] and appeared on the podcast again in December.[63]
Honors
Pinsky was honored with the
Personal life
Pinsky married on July 21, 1991. He and his wife, Susan Sailer, had triplets Douglas, Jordan, and Paulina in November 1992.[66][67][68]
Pinsky lives in
Pinsky's father, Morton, died suddenly of a
Pinsky is a
In September 2013, Pinsky stated that he had recovered from prostate cancer surgery performed earlier that June and July, after which Pinsky did not require chemotherapy or radiation.[78] During episode 119 of his podcast Dr. Drew After Dark, aired on June 10, 2021, Pinsky said that his prostate cancer has recurred after it was discovered during routine bloodwork that his PSA (Prostate-specific antigen) level is elevated. He will go through Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) in July 2021.
In a 2011 interview on
Politically, Pinsky considers himself libertarian, and has espoused more traditionally conservative views in recent years, such as the 'tyranny' of governmental overreach and the need for a "Liberty Party."[80]
Pinsky told
Selected filmography
This section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (August 2016) |
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2004 | New York Minute | Dr. Ryan | Credited as Dr. Drew Pinsky |
2007 | Wild Hogs | Doctor | Credited as Dr. Drew Pinsky |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1996–2000 | Loveline | Himself - host | |
1998–1999 | Hollywood Squares | Himself - panelist | 10 episodes |
1998 | Space Ghost Coast to Coast | Himself | Episode: "Terminal" |
1999 | Hang Time | Dr. Drew Pinsky | Episode: "Shall We Dance?" |
2000 | Big Brother | Himself | 66 episodes |
2003 | Dawson's Creek | Dr. Drew Pinsky | Episode: "Lovelines" |
2005 | Family Guy | The Dermatologist | Episode: "Brian the Bachelor" |
2006 | Robot Chicken | Leader-1 / Man | Voice; Episode: "Book of Corrine" |
2007 | Code Monkeys | Referee | Voice; Episode: "Wrassle Mania" |
2007–2021 | Entertainment Tonight | Himself | 43 episodes |
2008–2011 | Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew | Himself - host | 50 episodes |
2008–2017 | The View | Himself | 4 episodes |
2010–2016 | Teen Mom | Himself | 16 episodes |
2010–2021 | The Wendy Williams Show | Himself | 14 episodes |
The Dr. Oz Show | Himself | 4 episodes | |
2011–2016 | Teen Mom 2 | Himself | 16 episodes |
Dr. Drew On Call | Himself | 94 episodes | |
2015 | Drunk History | Judge | Episode: "Inventors" |
2015–2018 | Rachael Ray | Himself | 7 episodes |
2017–2020 | The Greg Gutfeld Show
|
Himself | 11 episodes |
2018–2020 | 25 Words or Less | Himself | 6 episodes |
2019–2024 | Ask Dr. Drew | Himself | 400 episodes |
2019 | The Masked Singer | Himself / "Eagle" | 4 episodes |
2020 | The Simpsons | Dr. Drew | Episode: "Screenless" |
2020 | The Midnight Gospel | Glasses Man | Episode: "Taste of the King" |
2023 | Special Forces: World's Toughest Test | Himself | Episode: "Test of Character" |
Published work
Journal publications
- Pinsky, Drew; .
- Noll AM, Pinsky D (June 1991). "Withdrawal effects of metoclopramide". West. J. Med. 154 (6): 726–28. PMID 1877215.
Books
- Pinsky, Dr. Drew; with Robert Meyers; William White (2004). When Painkillers Become Dangerous: What Everyone Needs to Know about OxyContin and Other Prescription Drugs. New York: Hazelden Publishing & Educational Services. ISBN 1-59285-107-X.
- Pinsky, Dr. Drew (2003). Cracked: Putting Broken Lives Together Again. New York: Regan Books. ISBN 0-06-009655-1.
- Pinsky, Dr. Drew; with Adam Carolla; ISBN 0-440-50836-3.
- Pinsky, Drew; ISBN 0-7817-2897-5.
- Pinsky, Dr. Drew; ISBN 978-0-06-158233-2.
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- ^ Dawson's Creek, Season 6, Episode 19, "Lovelines"
- ^ Family Guy, Season 4, Episode 7, "Brian the Bachelor"
- ^ Minoriteam, Season 1, Episode 16, "Tremendous Class"
- ^ Robot Chicken, Season 2, Episode 20, "Book of Corrine". Sketches: Robot Chicken Taken Over! Archived July 23, 2011, at the Wayback Machine and Jasper, the Douchebag Ghost Archived July 23, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
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- ^ a b Associated Press (April 7, 2020). "Dr. Drew Pinsky apologizes for coronavirus comments: 'I got it wrong'". USA Today. Associated Press. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
- ^ Gray, Mark. "Dr. Drew apologizes, was 'wrong' about coronavirus threat". Retrieved April 6, 2020.
Dr. Drew said he was correct in urging people to follow the advice of Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
- ^ a b c Alexandra Ward (July 1, 2019). "Sounding Off: Dr. Drew on How LA's Homeless Problem Is a Public Health Emergency". Contagion Live. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- ^ a b Jaclyn Cosgrove (April 19, 2021). "Nomination of 'Dr. Drew' for homeless commission is pulled after outcry". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- ^ Carly Mayberry (April 21, 2021). "Dr. Drew Pinsky Responds to Advocates Who Opposed Nomination to LA Homeless Commission". MSN. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
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- ^ a b c Hensley, Scott. "Glaxo Settlement Pulls Back Curtain On Drug Marketing". NPR. National Public Radio. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
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Together, [Carolla and Pinsky] refined the format of the show, and capitalized on their growing popularity with speaking tours
- ^ Loveline 2003-03-06: Joshua Jackson
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- ^ "FDA accuses 1-800-GET-THIN of using misleading Lap-Band ads". Los Angeles Times. December 14, 2011. Retrieved August 20, 2014.
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- ^ "How Dr. Drew Pinsky Changed My Life". February 1, 2016.
External links
- Official website
- Drew Pinsky at IMDb
- 2003 radio interview by Barbara Bogaev on Fresh Air