Tyler Perry
Acting
Born September 14, 1969 · 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 i…
Known For · 40 titles
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Late Night with Seth Meyers
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Daily Show
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Conan
The Late Late Show with James Corden
The Graham Norton Show
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
The View
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Tyler Perry's House of Payne
Steve
Sherri
GMTV
America's Next Top Model
Tamron Hall
The Tyra Banks Show
A Little Late with Lilly Singh
The Oscars
The Tony Danza Show
Chelsea
People's Choice Awards
Gone Girl
Star Trek
Carpool Karaoke: The Series
Jay Leno's Garage
Kids' Choice Awards
Rachael Ray
Don't Look Up
PAW Patrol: The Movie
Entertainment Tonight
Harry & Meghan
Who's Talking to Chris Wallace?
Madea's Destination Wedding
Love Thy Neighbor
Wahl Street