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Tyler Perry

Known For
Acting
Born
September 14, 1969 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Active Years
1953–2026 (74 Years)
Total Credits
309 credits in database
Acting Born Sep 14, 1969 New Orleans, Louisiana, USA 309 credits
309
Total Credits
1953–2026
74 Years Career Span
182
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Tyler Perry is an African-American actor. Born Emmitt Perry, Jr., he was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Perry began to gain national celebrity status in 2005 with the release of his first film, Diary of a Mad Black Woman. He is known for playing the character Madea in a series of films. Perry has produced multiple films and TV series. He has acted in 148 known credits. Perry's acting career has been successful, and he is one of the most respected black actors in Hollywood.

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Career

Career overview

Tyler Perry is an actor known for his portrayal of Madea in the "Madea" series. He began to gain national celebrity status in 2005 with the release of his first film, Diary of a Mad Black Woman. This marked a significant turning point in his career, as he went on to become one of the most respected black actors in Hollywood.

Perry's critically acclaimed portrayal of Madea has earned him recognition for his ability to handle adversity with optimism and happiness. His performances in the "Madea" series have been widely praised, and he has become closely associated with the character.

As an actor, Tyler Perry has accumulated a significant number of credits, with 148 known credits to his name. He has demonstrated his versatility and range in a variety of roles, and has become a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

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Career timeline

Strung · ProducerJoe's College Road TripJoe's College Road Trip · DirectorJoe's College Road Trip · ProducerJoe's College Road Trip · Writer
STRAW · DirectorSTRAW · WriterSTRAW · ProducerTyler Perry's Finding Joy · DirectorTyler Perry's Finding Joy · Writer
Beauty in Black · DirectorBeauty in Black · WriterBeauty in Black · Executive ProducerBeauty in Black · CreatorThe Six Triple Eight · Director
Caught Up · Executive ProducerMaxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story
SherriWho's Talking to Chris Wallace?Tyler Perry's Zatima · WriterTyler Perry's Zatima · DirectorTyler Perry's Zatima · Creator
Don't Look UpPAW Patrol: The MovieThose Who Wish Me DeadAll the Queen's Men · TeleplayWahl Street
Tyler Perry's Ruthless · CreatorA Fall from GraceA Fall from Grace · DirectorA Fall from Grace · WriterA Fall from Grace · Executive Producer
The Kelly Clarkson ShowTamron HallTyler Perry's Sistas · CreatorA Little Late with Lilly SinghTyler Perry's The Oval · Creator
ViceAcrimony · ScreenplayAcrimony · ProducerAcrimony · DirectorNobody's Fool · Executive Producer
SteveCarpool Karaoke: The SeriesThe StarBoo 2! A Madea HalloweenBoo 2! A Madea Halloween · Director
ChelseaTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the ShadowsBoo! A Madea HalloweenBoo! A Madea Halloween · ProducerBoo! A Madea Halloween · Writer
The Late Late Show with James CordenJay Leno's GarageTaraji's White Hot HolidaysTyler Perry's Madea's Tough LoveTyler Perry's Madea's Tough Love · Producer
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonLate Night with Seth MeyersGone GirlThe Single Moms Club
Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots · WriterTyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots · ProducerTyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots · DirectorTyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots · CreatorTemptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor · Director
Alex CrossMadea's Witness ProtectionMadea's Witness Protection · DirectorMadea's Witness Protection · ProducerMadea's Witness Protection · Screenplay
Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse · ProducerTyler Perry's For Better or Worse · CreatorTyler Perry's A Madea Christmas - The PlayTyler Perry's A Madea Christmas - The Play · DirectorTyler Perry's A Madea Christmas - The Play · Writer
ConanTyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family - The PlayTyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family - The Play · DirectorTyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family - The Play · WriterWhy Did I Get Married Too?
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenStar TrekTyler Perry's Meet the Browns · CreatorMadea Goes to JailMadea Goes to Jail · Director
Tyler Perry's The Family That PreysTyler Perry's The Family That Preys · DirectorTyler Perry's The Family That Preys · ProducerTyler Perry's The Family That Preys · WriterMeet the Browns
The Graham Norton ShowTyler Perry's House of PayneTyler Perry's House of Payne · DirectorTyler Perry's House of Payne · ProducerTyler Perry's House of Payne · Creator
Rachael RayMadea's Family ReunionMadea's Family Reunion · Executive ProducerMadea's Family Reunion · DirectorMadea's Family Reunion · Writer
The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonThe Tyra Banks ShowDiary of a Mad Black WomanDiary of a Mad Black Woman · Theatre PlayDiary of a Mad Black Woman · Writer
The Tony Danza ShowMadea’s Christmas SpecialMadea’s Christmas Special · DirectorMadea’s Christmas Special · Writer
Jimmy Kimmel Live!America's Next Top ModelAmerica's Next Top ModelMadea's Class Reunion - The PlayMadea's Class Reunion - The Play · Director
Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion - The PlayTyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion - The Play · DirectorTyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion - The Play · WriterTyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself - The PlayTyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself - The Play · Director
Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman - The PlayTyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman - The Play · DirectorTyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman - The Play · ProducerTyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman - The Play · Writer
The ViewThe View
The Daily Show
Late Night with Conan O'BrienGMTV
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

Full Filmography

309 titles

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Tyler Perry best known for?

Tyler Perry is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Strung (2026), Joe's College Road Trip (2026), Joe's College Road Trip (2026), Joe's College Road Trip (2026).

When and where was Tyler Perry born?

Tyler Perry was born on September 14, 1969 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.

How many credits does Tyler Perry have?

Tyler Perry has accumulated over 309 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2026.

What is Tyler Perry's background in cinema and television?

Tyler Perry is an African-American actor. Born Emmitt Perry, Jr., he was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Perry began to gain national celebrity status in 2005 with the release of his first film, Diary of a Mad Black Woman. He is known for playing the character Madea in a series of films. Perry has produced multipl...

Tyler Perry by the numbers

309credits
221films
88TV series
1953–2026active years

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