Tyler Perry

Tyler Perry in Lions Gate's Diary of a Mad Black Woman - 2005

Biography

Born 09/13/1969

During the first decade of the 21st century, Tyler Perry emerged as not only a screenwriter, producer, director, and film star, but as a media brand. With his endless supply of family-based morality tales espousing positive messages of faith and personal perseverance, Perry struck a chord with...
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Highlights

  • In 2009, Wrote and directed, "Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail"; also co-starred with Derek Luke and Keshia Knight Pulliam
  • In 2009, Wrote, directed and produced the film adaptation of his play, "Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself"; once again portrayed Madea
  • In 2008, Directed an adaptation of his play "Meet the Browns," (also wrote and produced) featuring Angela Bassett; reprised characters of Madea and Uncle Joe

Family & Companions

  • Emmitt Perry, Sr: father (Perry had a troubled relationship with his father who was physically abusive)
  • Maxine Perry: mother (Worked at the New Orleans Jewish Community Center )

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