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Tyler Perry

Born September 14, 1969 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA45 films

Tyler Perry (born Emmitt Perry, Jr.; September 13, 1969) is an African-American actor, director, playwright, screenwriter, producer, author, songwriter., and entrepreneur.

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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.

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Gone Girl posterFirst watchGone Girl20147.9as Tanner BoltWith his wife's disappearance having become the focus of an intense media circus, a man sees the spotlight turned on him when it's suspected that he may not be innocent.View film

Essential films

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Filmography

45 films as actor
  1. TBATyler Perry's Madea's Family AffairMadea / Joe / Brian
  2. 2026Why Did I Get Married Again?Terry
  3. 2026Joe's College Road TripJoe / Madea / Brian
  4. 2025Madea's Destination WeddingMadea / Brian / Joe
  5. 2022Tyler Perry's A Madea HomecomingMadea / Uncle Joe
  6. 2021Don't Look UpJack Bremmer
  7. 2021PAW Patrol: The MovieGus (voice)
  8. 2021Those Who Wish Me DeadArthur
  9. 2020Tyler Perry's Madea's Farewell - The PlayMadea
  10. 2020A Fall from GraceRory
  11. 2019A Madea Family FuneralMabel "Madea" Simmons / Joe / Brian / Heathrow
  12. 2018ViceColin Powell
  13. 2017The StarCyrus (voice)
  14. 2017Boo 2! A Madea HalloweenMadea/Joe/Brian
  15. 2017Brain on FireRichard
  16. 2017Tyler Perry's Madea on the Run - The PlayMadea
  17. 2016Boo! A Madea HalloweenMabel "Madea" Simmons / Uncle Joe Simmons / Brian Simmons
  18. 2016Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the ShadowsBaxter Stockman
  19. 2016The PassionNarrator
  20. 2015Tyler Perry's Madea's Tough LoveMadea / Joe / Brian
  21. 2014Gone GirlTanner Bolt
  22. 2014Tyler Perry's Madea's Neighbors from Hell - The PlayMadea
  23. 2014The Single Moms ClubT.K.
  24. 2013A Madea ChristmasMadea
  25. 2012Alex CrossDr. Alex Cross
  26. 2012Madea's Witness ProtectionMadea / Joe / Brian
  27. 2012Tyler Perry's Madea Gets A Job - The PlayMadea
  28. 2012Good DeedsWesley Deeds
  29. 2011Tyler Perry's A Madea Christmas - The PlayMadea
  30. 2010Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family - The PlayMadea
  31. 2010Why Did I Get Married Too?Terry
  32. 2009I Can Do Bad All By MyselfMadea
  33. 2009Star TrekAdmiral Richard Barnett
  34. 2009Madea Goes to JailMadea / Joe / Brian
  35. 2008Tyler Perry's The Family That PreysBen
  36. 2008Meet the BrownsMadea / Joe
  37. 2007Why Did I Get Married?Terry
  38. 2006Madea Goes to Jail - The PlayMadea
  39. 2006Madea's Family ReunionMadea / Brian / Joe
  40. 2005Diary of a Mad Black WomanMadea / Brian / Joe
  41. 2004Madea’s Christmas SpecialMadea
  42. 2003Madea's Class Reunion - The PlayMabel "Madea" Simmons / Dr. Willie Leroy Jones
  43. 2002Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself - The PlayMable 'Madea' Simmons
  44. 2002Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion - The PlayMable 'Madea' Simmons
  45. 2001Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman - The PlayDaddy Charles / Mable 'Madea' Simmons