Tyler Perry

Acting

Born: 1969-09-14
From: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Gender: Male
Height: 77.00 m
Popularity: 1.7

Also Known As

Emmitt Perry, Jr.

Biography

Tyler 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.

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Awards & Nominations4 won · 0 nominated

🏆 Won

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award

2021
🏆 Won

Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress

A Madea Christmas

2013
🏆 Won

NAACP Image Award – Chairman's Award

🏆 Won

star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Acting95 titles

Directing57 titles

Writing58 titles

Production55 titles

Crew2 titles

Creator16 titles