David Mann
Biography
David Anthony Mann Sr. is an American actor and gospel singer born on August 7, 1966, in Fort Worth, Texas. He has starred in several Tyler Perry plays, including I Can Do Bad All By Myself, Madea's Family Reunion, Madea's Class Reunion, Meet the Browns, What's Done in the Dark, and Madea's Farewell Play. He plays the character Mr. Leroy Brown, who is the father of Cora, played by his real-life wife, Tamela Mann. He has reprised his role in the films Meet the Browns, Madea Goes to Jail, Madea's Big Happy Family, and A Madea Homecoming, as well as the television sitcom spinoff Meet the Browns. Additionally, he and his wife starred in the sitcom Mann and Wife, and he voices Mr. Nezzer on TBN's The VeggieTales.
Career overview
David Anthony Mann Sr. is an American actor and gospel singer born on August 7, 1966, in Fort Worth, Texas. His career encompasses numerous acting credits across theater, film, and television, with a significant body of work in productions created by Tyler Perry.
In theater, David Anthony Mann Sr. has starred in several Tyler Perry plays, including I Can Do Bad All By Myself, Madea's Family Reunion, Madea's Class Reunion, Meet the Browns, What's Done in the Dark, and Madea's Farewell Play. He is widely known for portraying the character Mr. Leroy Brown, who is the father of Cora, a role played by his real-life wife, Tamela Mann.
He has reprised his signature role in multiple Tyler Perry feature films such as Meet the Browns, Madea Goes to Jail, Madea's Big Happy Family, and A Madea Homecoming. Additionally, he brought the character to television in the TBS sitcom spinoff Meet the Browns. Alongside his wife, he also starred in the Bounce Network sitcom Mann and Wife, and he provided the voice for Mr. Nezzer on TBN's The VeggieTales.
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29 titles- Madea's Destination Wedding (2025) as Mr. Brown
- Truth Be Told (2023)
- Sherri (2022) as Self - Guest
- Tyler Perry's A Madea Homecoming (2022) as Mr. Brown
- Unlawful Duties (2021)
- Soul Santa (2021) as Nicky / Santa
- Tyler Perry's Assisted Living (2020)
- WAM!: Wear A Mask! (2020) Executive Producer
- Tyler Perry's Madea's Farewell - The Play (2020) as Mr. Leroy S. Brown
- Tamron Hall (2019) as Self - Guest
- The VeggieTales Show (2019) as Mr. Nezzer (voice)
- VeggieTales: The Best Christmas Gift (2019) as Mr. Nezzer (voice)
- Merry Wishmas (2018) as Jessie Jenkins
- Mann & Wife (2015) as Daniel Mann
- The Ultimate Life (2013) as Hobo Joe
- Madea's Big Happy Family (2011) as Brown
- Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns (2009)
- Madea Goes to Jail (2009) as Mr. Brown
- Meet the Browns (2008) as Leroy Brown
- Tyler Perry's What's Done In The Dark - The Play (2008) as Mr. Brown
- Tyler Perry's Meet The Browns - The Play (2005) as Leroy Brown
- Madea's Class Reunion - The Play (2003) as Mr. Leroy S. Brown
- Whatcha Lookin' 4 (2003) as Self
- Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion - The Play (2002) as Leroy Brown
- Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself - The Play (2002) as Leroy Brown
- The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin: Live (2002) as Self
- Kirk Franklin and the Family: Live (1998) as Self
- Breaking Point (1976) as Policeman
- Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Family Affair as Mr.brown
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is David Mann best known for?
David Mann is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sherri (2022), Tamron Hall (2019), Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns (2009), Nero Wolfe (1981).
When and where was David Mann born?
David Mann was born on August 7, 1966 in Fort Worth, Texas, USA.
How many credits does David Mann have?
David Mann has accumulated over 29 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1976 to 2025.
What is David Mann's background in cinema and television?
David Anthony Mann Sr. is an American actor and gospel singer born on August 7, 1966, in Fort Worth, Texas. He has starred in several Tyler Perry plays, including I Can Do Bad All By Myself, Madea's Family Reunion, Madea's Class Reunion, Meet the Browns, What's Done in the Dark, and Madea's Farewell Play. He plays the ...