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)

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Tyler 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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Eye color: Brown

Height: 6' 5.5"

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Other: Has been writing plays since he was 18. As of March 2005, his eight plays have grossed over US$75 million in tickets and DVD sales.

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cookiesncream43

I love Tyler Perry's plays. All of them. The ones he made into movies, I feel was a very good idea. I will continue to always look for something unique out of this young man. I even been hearing negative things about him as well. And people need to stay out of his personal business. Whom ever he dates or go out with is solely his business. Let this man breathe and stop the gossip.

posted 35 days ago
alie1937

IF I WAS YOUNGER I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE YOU. YOU SO CUTE WITH YOUR THUMB IN YOUR MOUTH.BUT I AM NOT YOUNG BUT I LOVE TO BE YOUNGER .CAN'T CHANCE THAT ANY MORE. MAIBE IN MY SECOND LIVE OK SWEET.

posted 39 days ago
MizzBrown100

I love his show House of Pain. It is so so funny. I could watch it all day. Keep up all the good work you have done with tyour movies and plays. My whole family loves you and all your work.
♥Mizzbrown100♥

posted 47 days ago
ctfjat8752

Tyler, you are one of the most inspiring and talented men on stage and in film. Your superb acting has drawn many people toward you and I love every play and movie you have directed, written, and produced. Your talent has surpassed all the emotional pain you have experienced in your life, but you have really been a blessing to so many people who love what you do, including myself. Keep up the exemplary work.

posted 52 days ago
tater1055

You are like soo cute.. and i love your work.. YEA.. well got to go play some basketball.. see yah

posted 62 days ago
cynthiascromwell

love his work

posted 118 days ago
Bjarni

One of the worst writers/directors out there today. All of his movies are unfunny and terrible.

posted 118 days ago
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posted 127 days ago
ntemzclem95

You are adorable Tyler. Your work is excellent. Keep it up and stay blessed yah!!!

posted 133 days ago
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 148 days ago