Tyler Perry
Acting
Born: 1969-09-14 in 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 in Hollywood. He has produced multiple TV series as well as films, started a multiple year partnership with OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network), and opened his own film studio, Tyler Perry Studios, in Georgia. Perry was included in Time's list of the 100 most influential people of 2020. In 2022, he was inducted into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame.
Known For
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
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The Daily Show
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Late Night with Seth Meyers
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The Kelly Clarkson Show
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Conan
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The Graham Norton Show
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The View
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The View
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The Late Late Show with James Corden
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The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
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Jimmy Kimmel Live!
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LIVE with Kelly and Mark
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LIVE with Kelly and Mark
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Why Did I Get Married Again?
Terry
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
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Sherri
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Tamron Hall
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GMTV
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Gone Girl
Tanner Bolt
Tyler Perry's House of Payne
America's Next Top Model
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America's Next Top Model
Guest - Archive Footage
The Tyra Banks Show
People's Choice Awards
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Star Trek
Admiral Richard Barnett
Steve
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Chelsea
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Carpool Karaoke: The Series
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A Little Late with Lilly Singh
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Those Who Wish Me Dead
Arthur
Don't Look Up
Jack Bremmer
PAW Patrol: The Movie
Gus (voice)
The Oscars
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Jay Leno's Garage
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
Baxter Stockman
