Tyler is one of Hollywood’s biggest names. See photos of the filmmaker and entertainment mogul here.
Tyler Perry, born Emmitt Perry Jr. on September 13, 1969, is an actor, producer, writer and director who has become one of the biggest people in entertainment over the past twenty years. He’s primarily known for creating and performing in the role of Madea in many of his hit films and stage plays that has helped him amass a net worth of approximately $600 million dollars.
Outside of Madea, Tyler has found success on the small screen in shows like The Haves and The Have Nots and Love Thy Neighbor, both of which debuted on Oprah Winfrey’s network OWN. He’s also produced many hit movies including Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Why Did I Get Married and Good Deeds. He also earned critical acclaim for his role in the 2014 thriller Gone Girl alongside Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike.
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Tyler Perry Is A True Hollywood Icon
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Tyler Perry at the Motion Picture Academy’s Governors Award in Los Angeles, on Nov. 18 2018.
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Tyler Perry Is All Smiles
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Tyler Perry attends the Annapurna Pictures ‘VICE’ Special Screening and Q&A in Westwood, CA on Nov. 17 2018. He was all smiles as he spoke on a panel at the event.
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Tyler Perry Poses For Pics
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Tyler Perry took a moment to pose for pics with fans in New York on Oct. 29, 2018. The filmmaker was in town to appear on the Build Speaker Series.
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Tyler Perry At Variety’s Power Of Women Event
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Tyler Perry speaks at Variety’s Power of Women event in Beverly Hills in October 2018. The filmmaker has built his career on crafting powerful roles for women.
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Tyler Perry At The BET Awards
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Tyler Perry looked dapper in all-black when he attended the BET Awards in Los Angeles on June 24, 2018. The actor, writer, director and producer has partnered with the network on a number of shows, including his political drama, ‘The Oval.’
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