Quick Facts
Born:
1969-09-14
Birthplace:
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Credits:
99 Total Roles
Tyler Perry
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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.
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
Gone Girl
Tanner Bolt
Star Trek
Admiral Richard Barnett
Don't Look Up
Jack Bremmer
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
Baxter Stockman
Vice
Colin Powell
Those Who Wish Me Dead
Arthur
Brain on Fire
Richard
PAW Patrol: The Movie
Gus (voice)
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Joe's College Road Trip MOVIE | Joe / Madea / Brian |
| 2025 | Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television TV | Self |
| 2025 | Madea's Destination Wedding MOVIE | Madea / Brian / Joe |
| 2023 | Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story MOVIE | Self |
| 2022 | Harry & Meghan TV | Self |
| 2022 | Who's Talking to Chris Wallace? TV | Self |
| 2022 | Sherri TV | Self - Guest |
| 2022 | Tyler Perry's A Madea Homecoming MOVIE | Madea / Uncle Joe |
| 2022 | JANET JACKSON. TV | Self |
| 2021 | Don't Look Up MOVIE | Jack Bremmer |