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.

Personal Details

• Born: 1969-09-14 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
• Known For: Acting

Tyler Perry Movies List

Looking for Tyler Perry movies? Here are some of their most popular films and where they rank in their career:

• Gone Girl (2014)
• Star Trek (2009)
• Don't Look Up (2021)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016)
• Vice (2018)
• Those Who Wish Me Dead (2021)
• Brain on Fire (2017)
• PAW Patrol: The Movie (2021)
• A Fall from Grace (2020)
• Alex Cross (2012)

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