Tyler Perry

  • Name: Tyler Perry
  • Date of Birth: September 13, 1969
  • Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Mini-bio: Perry was one of four children. His childhood in New Orleans was marked by poverty and physical abuse, which sparked him to attempt suicide. Perry once blamed his lack of success on his parents and ot...( read more)hers. He was once homeless and lived in his car for six months. After years of intense anger and deep resentment, Perry experienced an awakening. One day while he was watching The Oprah Winfrey Show in 1992, he took some advice—it can be cathartic to put feelings down on paper. So Perry began writing letters to deal with his painful childhood. These letters eventually became his plays. When Perry's work failed at the box office and was left penniless, he blamed others. Perry is now said to have found that because he had allowed so much anger from his turbulent past to build inside of him, he always found a way to self-sabotage his ventures. Perry eventually confronted his abusers and took responsibility for his previous failures. His perception of his own writing changed, and he came to terms with his past.

His first movie, Diary of a Mad Black Woman, produced on a budget of under $5 million, became an unexpected hit, prompting widespread discussion among industry watchers about whether middle-class African Americans were simply not being addressed by mainstream Hollywood movies. On opening weekend, February 24, 2006 Perry's film version of Madea's Family Reunion opened at number one with $30 million, more than triple the amount it cost to make. His next project for Lionsgate Entertainment, Daddy's Little Girls, starring Gabrielle Union, is currently in production.
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Replace this image with an actor photoTyler Perry mini-bio: Perry was one of four children. His childhood in New Orleans was marked by poverty and physical abuse, which sparked him to attempt suicide. Perry once blamed his lack of success on his parents and others. He was once homeless and lived in his car for six months. After years of intense anger and deep resentment, Perry experienced an awakening. One day while he was watching The Oprah Winfrey Show in 1992, he took some advice—it can be cathartic to put feelings down on paper. So Perry began writing letters to deal with his painful childhood. These letters eventually became his plays. When Perry's work failed at the box office and was left penniless, he blamed others. Perry is now said to have found that because he had allowed so much anger from his turbulent past to build inside of him, he always found a way to self-sabotage his ventures. Perry eventually confronted his abusers and took responsibility for his previous failures. His perception of his own writing changed, and he came to terms with his past.

His first movie, Diary of a Mad Black Woman, produced on a budget of under $5 million, became an unexpected hit, prompting widespread discussion among industry watchers about whether middle-class African Americans were simply not being addressed by mainstream Hollywood movies. On opening weekend, February 24, 2006 Perry's film version of Madea's Family Reunion opened at number one with $30 million, more than triple the amount it cost to make. His next project for Lionsgate Entertainment, Daddy's Little Girls, starring Gabrielle Union, is currently in production.

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  • cynthiascromwell
    cynthiascromwell
    love his work
    posted 43 days ago
  • Bjarni
    Bjarni
    One of the worst writers/directors out there today. All of his movies are unfunny and terrible.
    posted 44 days ago
  • j360chd
    j360chd
    merry christmas
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    posted 53 days ago
  • ntemzclem95
    ntemzclem95
    You are adorable Tyler. Your work is excellent. Keep it up and stay blessed yah!!!
    posted 59 days ago
  • mallrat2672000
    mallrat2672000
    I love you and your movies! They make me laugh and cry at the same time. You are a God-send, and you show the world that there are a few African-American men out there that aren't thugs and pimps! God Bless you, Tyler!!! Keep up the great work!
    posted 73 days ago
  • moshedyan600
    moshedyan600
    I LOVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVE Tyler Perry!!!!!
    posted 78 days ago
  • shawnnajagirl
    shawnnajagirl
    your the funnest man on the earth to me, much love mr.perry and God bless!
    posted 130 days ago
  • summerbreeze502001
    summerbreeze502001
    Tyler Perry I am so proud of the work you are doing. Your movies and plays all have a very good messages. Keep up the good work and God bless.
    posted 131 days ago
  • kittyinspace
    kittyinspace
    genius. love him
    posted 139 days ago
  • dumorst
    dumorst
    its mr.perry.me and my mom likes ur work.keep it up.
    posted 146 days ago
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