Tyler Perry
Emmitt Perry Jr.
Tyler Perry is an American actor from New Orleans, Louisiana active since 1992.
- Profession
- Actor, Filmmaker, Producer
- From
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Born
- September 13, 1969
- Years active
- 1992–present
Early life
A New Orleans native who overcame a traumatic childhood, Emmitt Perry built a following through the "Chitlin' Circuit" of stage plays.
Career
He created the Madea franchise and a prolific film and TV empire, and opened one of the largest film studios in the U.S. in Atlanta.
Major achievements
He became one of the most commercially successful filmmakers and studio owners, honored at the Academy Awards for humanitarian work.
Legacy
Tyler Perry built an independent media empire that reshaped Black film and television production.
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