Tyler Perry

Date of Birth: September 13, 1969

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Biography

Tyler Perry, born Emmitt Perry Jr., is an acclaimed American actor, playwright, filmmaker, and comedian, known for creating and performing the character Madea, a tough elderly woman. Born on September 13, 1969, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Perry endured a challenging childhood marked by abuse and poverty, which he later channeled into his art. He began his career in the 1990s by writing and producing stage plays, gaining a significant following in the African-American community. His transition to film and television came in the early 2000s, with successful projects such as “Diary of a Mad Black Woman” and the television series “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne.” Perry’s work often explores themes of faith, love, and family values, resonating deeply with audiences. Beyond entertainment, he is a philanthropist and an advocate for social justice, using his platform to support various charitable causes. Perry’s groundbreaking achievements have made him a trailblazer in the entertainment industry, culminating in the opening of the Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, one of the largest film production studios in the United States.

5 Interesting Facts about Tyler Perry

1. Tyler Perry’s first stage play, “I Know I’ve Been Changed,” was a financial failure initially but eventually found success through word-of-mouth.

2. He is one of the first African-Americans to own a major film studio, Tyler Perry Studios, in Atlanta, Georgia.

3. Perry was named Forbes’ highest-paid man in entertainment in 2011.

4. He was inspired to start writing plays after watching an episode of “The Oprah Winfrey Show” where someone discussed the therapeutic benefits of writing.

5. Perry has won multiple awards, including BET Awards and NAACP Image Awards, for his contributions to film and television.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Tyler Perry

1. “What I’ve learned is you treat women right, they take care of you. You take care of your children, they take care of you. Love, respect, honor.”

2. “It doesn’t matter if a million people tell you what you can’t do or if ten million people tell you no. If you get one yes from God, that’s all you need.”

3. “I put a lot of my pain into my work. And I try to reverse-engineer it, to turn it into something positive.”

4. “You can never be upset with the people who forced you into your dream or up higher.”

5. “I’ve always been a firm believer in new beginnings. Life is about growing and changing, and we all have to start somewhere.”