Tyler Perry

Tyler Perry

September 14, 1969 (56 years old) in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

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.

Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Daily Show The Daily Show
Raw Raw
Late Night with Seth Meyers Late Night with Seth Meyers

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