Tyler Perry
Known For
Acting
Born
1969-09-14 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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.
Most Known For
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as Self - Guest
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self - Guest
The Daily Show
as Self
Late Night with Seth Meyers
as Self - Guest
Joe's College Road Trip
as Joe / Madea / Brian
Conan
as Self
The Kelly Clarkson Show
as Self
The Graham Norton Show
as Self
The View
as Self
The View
as Self - Guest
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
as Self
The Late Late Show with James Corden
as Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self - Guest
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
as Self
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
as Self - Guest
Sherri
as Self - Guest
America's Next Top Model
as Self - Guest
America's Next Top Model
as Guest - Archive Footage
