Tyler Perry
Birthday: 1969-09-14 | Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana, USATyler Perry (born Emmitt Perry, Jr.; September 13, 1969) is an African-American actor, director, playwright, screenwriter, producer, author, songwriter., and entrepreneur. Already a successful artist in Southern theater, Perry began to make national celebrity status in 2005 with the release of his first film, Diary of a Mad Black Woman. He has won critical praise for playing Madea, a mentally strong woman who handles adversity with optimism and happiness; his critically acclaimed portrayal of her in the award-winning "Madea" series has caused him to be one of the most respected black actors in Hollywood. He has produced multiple TV series as well as films, started a multiple year partnership with OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network), and opened his own film studio, Tyler Perry Studios, in Georgia. Perry was included in Time's list of the 100 most influential people of 2020. In 2022, he was inducted into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame.
Known For
Acting
Role
as Joe / Brian
as Madea / Brian / Joe
as Madea / Uncle Joe
as Arthur
as Gus (voice)
as Jack Bremmer
as Rory
as Mabel "Madea" Simmons / Joe / Brian / Heathrow
as Madea/Joe/Brian
as Richard
as Baxter Stockman
as Mabel "Madea" Simmons / Uncle Joe Simmons / Brian Simmons
as Narrator
as Madea / Joe / Brian
as T.K.
as Tanner Bolt
as Madea
as Madea
as Dr. Alex Cross
as Madea / Joe / Brian
as Wesley Deeds
