Tyler Perry
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 h
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.
Born
Sep 14, 1969
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Known For
Acting
Movies
53 acting
170 crew
Popularity
3.7
Known For
Gone Girl
2014
as Tanner Bolt
Don't Look Up
2021
as Jack Bremmer
Star Trek
2009
as Admiral Richard Barnett
PAW Patrol: The Movie
2021
as Gus (voice)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
2016
as Baxter Stockman
Those Who Wish Me Dead
2021
as Arthur
The Star
2017
as Cyrus (voice)
Vice
2018
as Colin Powell
Why Did I Get Married Too?
2010
as Terry
Alex Cross
2012
as Dr. Alex Cross
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