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Tyler Perry

Tyler Perry

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Also Known As:
Madea
Date of Birth:
September 14, 1969
Height:
6' 5"
Hometown:
New Orleans

Bio:
Tyler Perry (born Emmitt Perry, Jr. in New Orleans, Louisiana, on September 14, 1969) is an American actor, director, screen and playwright, producer, author, and songwriter. He is best known for creating and performing the character of Mabel “Madea” Simmons, starting with the feature film, Diary of a Mad Black Woman, in 2005. He has since created many films featuring and performing as Madea. In 2011, Forbes named him the highest paid man in entertainment, earning $130 million between May 2010 and 2011. In 2009, he teamed up with Oprah Winfrey to present the film Precious, based on the book, Push, by Sapphire. Perry is also the creator and executive producer of the television shows, House of Payne and Meet the Browns.

Best Known For:
Perry is best known for writing, producing, and starring in feature films about the character Madea Simmons, whom he performs in drag.

Personal Life:
Perry identifies as a devout Christian. He remains unmarried. Perry has often defended his work among critics that claim his TV shows and movies project negative stereotypes about African Americans characters to a largely African American audience. Perry lives and works in Southwest Atlanta, where he operates the Tyler Perry movies and TV studios.

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Tyler Perry’s Nephew Gavin, 26, Found Dead In Jail

Tyler Perry’s nephew, Gavin Porter, was found dead by prison guards in his Louisiana jail cell of an apparent hanging on February 25, police have confirmed to HollywoodLife. Gavin was just 26 years old.

February 26, 2020
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‘Sistas’ Actress Novi Brown Breaks Down The Role Of ‘Peacemaker’ Sabrina Hollins & Her Romance With Calvin

Novi Brown is a must-see in Tyler Perry’s BET series ‘Sistas’ & the star spoke to HL on our podcast about her character Sabrina!

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Michelle Sneed, Tyler Perry’s Studio Prez, Explains Why She’s Not Upset About The ‘So White’ Oscar Noms

Tyler Perry Studios’ current president of production & development Michelle Sneed spoke to HollywoodLife EXCLUSIVELY about why she’s not pissed about the lack of diversity in this year’s Oscar nominations.

January 15, 2020
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Tyler Perry Reveals Why He ‘Never Compromised’ In His Career: ‘I Told My Stories My Way’

Tyler Perry revealed why he’s always trusted his own voice as his career has continued soar at the red carpet premiere of his new movie ‘A Fall From Grace’.

January 15, 2020
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Tyler Perry Shows Off Ripped Abs & Shocking Weight Loss On Beach — Pic

Whoa, Tyler Perry is that really you? The ‘Madea’ star is showing off a whole new body, and it’s not just weight loss. He is totally ripped, with a six-pack and all! He looks amazing! Read on to find out what caused him to make over his body.
Tyler Perry, 46, is looking all kinds of hot these days, thanks to some major weight loss and hitting the gym. The actor/director is flaunting his fabulous body on the beach, showing off how all of his efforts have paid off. But according to him, it’s still a work in progress and he wants to lose almost 20 more pounds! Crazy!

November 23, 2015
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