Tyler Perry

Birthday

1969-09-13

Place of Birth

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Biography

Tyler Perry (born Emmitt Perry, Jr.; September 13, 1969) is an African-American actor, director, playwright, screenwriter, producer, author, and songwriter. 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. In 2009, Perry was ranked by Forbes magazine as the sixth highest-paid man in Hollywood. 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. As of July 2009, Perry's films had grossed nearly $400 million worldwide.
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A Madea Family Funeral

A Madea Family Funeral

2019 4.7
A Madea Family Funeral

as Mabel "Madea" Simmons / Joe / Brian / Heathrow

2019
Boo! A Madea Halloween

Boo! A Madea Halloween

2016 4.6
Boo! A Madea Halloween

as Mabel "Madea" Simmons / Uncle Joe Simmons / Brian Simmons

2016
Gone Girl

Gone Girl

2014 8.1
Gone Girl

as Tanner Bolt

2014
Alex Cross

Alex Cross

2012 5.2
Alex Cross

as Dr. Alex Cross

2012
Good Deeds

Good Deeds

2012 5.7
Good Deeds

as Wesley Deeds

2012