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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television
Character: Self
TV • 2025
Madea's Destination Wedding
Character: Madea / Brian / Joe
MOVIE • 2025
Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2023
Harry & Meghan
Character: Self
TV • 2022
Who's Talking to Chris Wallace?
Character: Self
TV • 2022
Sherri
Character: Self - Guest
TV • 2022
Tyler Perry's A Madea Homecoming
Character: Madea / Uncle Joe
MOVIE • 2022
JANET JACKSON.
Character: Self
TV • 2022
Don't Look Up
Character: Jack Bremmer
MOVIE • 2021
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2021
Adele One Night Only
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2021
PAW Patrol: The Movie
Character: Gus (voice)
MOVIE • 2021
Hart to Heart
Character: Self
TV • 2021
Those Who Wish Me Dead
Character: Arthur
MOVIE • 2021
Wahl Street
Character: Self - Founder & CEO, Tyler Perry Studios
TV • 2021
Variety Studio: Directors on Directors
Character: Self
TV • 2021
Tyler Perry: Man of Many Faces
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2021
Tyler Perry's Madea's Farewell - The Play
Character: Madea
MOVIE • 2020
John Lewis: Celebrating a Hero
Character:
MOVIE • 2020
#blackAF
Character: Tyler Perry
TV • 2020
Crew
Crew Credits
Tyler Perry’s Finding Joy
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2025
Tyler Perry’s Finding Joy
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2025
Tyler Perry’s Finding Joy
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2025
Ruth & Boaz
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2025
Madea's Destination Wedding
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2025
Madea's Destination Wedding
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2025
Madea's Destination Wedding
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2025
STRAW
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2025
STRAW
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2025
STRAW
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2025
Miss Governor
Role: Producer
TV • 2025
Miss Governor
Role: Creator
TV • 2025
Tyler Perry's Duplicity
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2025
Tyler Perry's Duplicity
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2025
Tyler Perry's Duplicity
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2025
The Six Triple Eight
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2024
The Six Triple Eight
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2024
The Six Triple Eight
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2024
Beauty in Black
Role: Director
TV • 2024
Beauty in Black
Role: Writer
TV • 2024