
Actor
Tyler Perry
- Born: 13 September 1969, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Estimated net worth: $1 billion
Tyler Perry is an American actor, playwright, producer, and director known for his work in film and television. He gained recognition for creating the Madea character and has produced numerous successful films and stage plays. Perry is celebrated for his…
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About Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry is an American actor, playwright, producer, and director known for his work in film and television. He gained recognition for creating the Madea character and has produced numerous successful films and stage plays. Perry is celebrated for his storytelling ability and often incorporates themes of faith and resilience in his works, making him a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
- Born
- 13 September 1969, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Height
- 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
- Spouses
- Gelila Bekele (2015-present)
- Children
- 1 (Aman Tyler Perry)
- Parents
- Willie Maxine Perry, Emmitt Perry Sr.
- Estimated net worth
- $1 billion
Fun facts about Tyler Perry
- Tyler Perry started his career by writing and producing stage plays that gained popularity in the 1990s.
- He was the first African American to own a major film studio, Tyler Perry Studios, located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Famous Tyler Perry quotes
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
“You can't be afraid of what people are going to say, because you're never going to make everyone happy.”
“Sometimes you have to take a leap of faith.”
Tyler Perry filmography
Cast (103)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Why Did I Get Married Again? Movie | Terry | 6.7 |
| 2026 | Joe's College Road Trip Movie | Joe / Madea / Brian | 6.1 |
| 2025 | Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television TV | Self | 2.1 |
| 2025 | Madea's Destination Wedding Movie | Madea / Brian / Joe | 6.2 |
| 2024 | Hollywood Black TV | Self (archive footage) | 3.0 |
| 2023 | Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story Movie | Self | 7.7 |
| 2022 | Harry & Meghan TV | Self | 5.8 |
| 2022 | Who's Talking to Chris Wallace? TV | Self | 3.7 |
| 2022 | The Jennifer Hudson Show TV | Self - Guest | 5.6 |
| 2022 | Sherri TV | Self - Guest | 2.6 |
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Crew (213)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Give Me Some Sugah Movie | Producer · Production | |
| 2026 | Tyler Perry's The Gospel of Christmas Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 2026 | Tyler Perry's The Gospel of Christmas Movie | Executive Producer · Production | |
| 2026 | Doing Life Movie | Director · Directing | 7.7 |
| 2026 | Doing Life Movie | Producer · Production | 7.7 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Doing Life Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.7 |
| 2026 | Route 187 TV | Production Executive · Production | 6.5 |
| 2026 | Route 187 TV | Director · Directing | 6.5 |
| 2026 | Why Did I Get Married Again? Movie | Director · Directing | 6.7 |
| 2026 | Why Did I Get Married Again? Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.7 |
| 2026 | Why Did I Get Married Again? Movie | Producer · Production | 6.7 |
| 2026 | Strung Movie | Producer · Production | 7.6 |
| 2026 | Joe's College Road Trip Movie | Director · Directing | 6.1 |
| 2026 | Joe's College Road Trip Movie | Producer · Production | 6.1 |
| 2026 | Joe's College Road Trip Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.1 |
| 2025 | Tyler Perry's Finding Joy Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.0 |
| 2025 | Tyler Perry's Finding Joy Movie | Producer · Production | 6.0 |
| 2025 | Tyler Perry's Finding Joy Movie | Director · Directing | 6.0 |
| 2025 | Ruth & Boaz Movie | Producer · Production | 7.4 |
| 2025 | Madea's Destination Wedding Movie | Director · Directing | 6.2 |
| 2025 | Madea's Destination Wedding Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.2 |
| 2025 | Madea's Destination Wedding Movie | Producer · Production | 6.2 |
| 2025 | Tyler Perry's Divorced Sistas TV | Executive Producer · Production | 8.0 |
| 2025 | Tyler Perry's Divorced Sistas TV | Creator · Creator | 8.0 |
| 2025 | STRAW Movie | Director · Directing | 7.7 |
| 2025 | STRAW Movie | Producer · Production | 7.7 |
| 2025 | STRAW Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.7 |
| 2025 | Miss Governor TV | Creator · Creator | 4.0 |
| 2025 | Miss Governor TV | Producer · Production | 4.0 |
| 2025 | Tyler Perry's Duplicity Movie | Producer · Production | 6.6 |
| 2025 | Tyler Perry's Duplicity Movie | Director · Directing | 6.6 |
| 2025 | Tyler Perry's Duplicity Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.6 |
| 2024 | The Six Triple Eight Movie | Producer · Production | 7.6 |
| 2024 | The Six Triple Eight Movie | Director · Directing | 7.6 |
| 2024 | The Six Triple Eight Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.6 |
| 2024 | Beauty in Black TV | Creator · Creator | 8.4 |
| 2024 | Beauty in Black TV | Executive Producer · Production | 8.4 |
| 2024 | Beauty in Black TV | Director · Directing | 8.4 |
| 2024 | Beauty in Black TV | Writer · Writing | 8.4 |
| 2024 | Tyler Perry's Divorce in the Black Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.3 |
| 2024 | Tyler Perry's Divorce in the Black Movie | Director · Directing | 7.3 |
| 2024 | Tyler Perry's Divorce in the Black Movie | Producer · Production | 7.3 |
| 2024 | Mea Culpa Movie | Director · Directing | 5.7 |
| 2024 | Mea Culpa Movie | Producer · Production | 5.7 |
| 2024 | Mea Culpa Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.7 |
| 2023 | Caught Up TV | Executive Producer · Production | 7.6 |
| 2022 | Tyler Perry's Zatima TV | Creator · Crew | 7.9 |
| 2022 | Tyler Perry's Zatima TV | Writer · Writing | 7.9 |
| 2022 | Tyler Perry's Zatima TV | Director · Directing | 7.9 |
| 2022 | Tyler Perry's Zatima TV | Creator · Creator | 7.9 |
| 2022 | A Jazzman's Blues Movie | Director · Directing | 7.4 |
| 2022 | A Jazzman's Blues Movie | Producer · Production | 7.4 |
| 2022 | A Jazzman's Blues Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.4 |
| 2022 | Tyler Perry's A Madea Homecoming Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.7 |
| 2022 | Tyler Perry's A Madea Homecoming Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.7 |
| 2022 | Tyler Perry's A Madea Homecoming Movie | Director · Directing | 6.7 |
| 2021 | All the Queen's Men TV | Teleplay · Writing | 8.4 |
| 2021 | Wahl Street TV | Thanks · Crew | 6.1 |
| 2020 | Tyler Perry's Assisted Living TV | Creator · Creator | 8.4 |
| 2020 | Tyler Perry's Assisted Living TV | Writer · Writing | 8.4 |
| 2020 | Tyler Perry's Assisted Living TV | Director · Directing | 8.4 |
| 2020 | Tyler Perry's Bruh TV | Director · Directing | 6.3 |
| 2020 | Tyler Perry's Bruh TV | Writer · Writing | 6.3 |
| 2020 | Tyler Perry's Bruh TV | Creator · Creator | 6.3 |
| 2020 | Tyler Perry's Ruthless TV | Creator · Creator | 8.4 |
| 2020 | Tyler Perry's Young Dylan TV | Creator · Creator | 7.7 |
| 2020 | Tyler Perry's Young Dylan TV | Writer · Writing | 7.7 |
| 2020 | Tyler Perry's Young Dylan TV | Director · Directing | 7.7 |
| 2020 | A Fall from Grace Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.0 |
| 2020 | A Fall from Grace Movie | Director · Directing | 7.0 |
| 2020 | A Fall from Grace Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.0 |
| 2019 | Tyler Perry's The Oval TV | Creator · Creator | 8.2 |
| 2019 | Tyler Perry's Sistas TV | Creator · Creator | 8.4 |
| 2019 | A Madea Family Funeral Movie | Director · Directing | 6.0 |
| 2019 | A Madea Family Funeral Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.0 |
| 2019 | A Madea Family Funeral Movie | Producer · Production | 6.0 |
| 2018 | Nobody's Fool Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.0 |
| 2018 | Nobody's Fool Movie | Director · Directing | 6.0 |
| 2018 | Nobody's Fool Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.0 |
| 2018 | Acrimony Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.7 |
| 2018 | Acrimony Movie | Director · Directing | 6.7 |
| 2018 | Acrimony Movie | Producer · Production | 6.7 |
| 2017 | Boo 2! A Madea Halloween Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.8 |
| 2017 | Boo 2! A Madea Halloween Movie | Producer · Production | 5.8 |
| 2017 | Boo 2! A Madea Halloween Movie | Director · Directing | 5.8 |
| 2017 | Tyler Perry's Madea on the Run - The Play Movie | Director · Directing | 7.5 |
| 2017 | Tyler Perry's Madea on the Run - The Play Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.5 |
| 2016 | Boo! A Madea Halloween Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.8 |
| 2016 | Boo! A Madea Halloween Movie | Director · Directing | 5.8 |
| 2016 | Boo! A Madea Halloween Movie | Producer · Production | 5.8 |
| 2016 | Too Close to Home TV | Creator · Creator | 7.1 |
| 2015 | Tyler Perry's Madea's Tough Love Movie | Producer · Production | 6.6 |
| 2014 | Tyler Perry's Hell Hath No Fury Like a Woman Scorned - The Play Movie | Director · Directing | 6.2 |
| 2014 | Tyler Perry's Hell Hath No Fury Like a Woman Scorned - The Play Movie | Producer · Production | 6.2 |
| 2014 | Tyler Perry's Hell Hath No Fury Like a Woman Scorned - The Play Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.2 |
| 2014 | Tyler Perry's If Loving You Is Wrong TV | Creator · Creator | 7.5 |
| 2014 | Tyler Perry's Madea's Neighbors from Hell - The Play Movie | Director · Directing | 7.1 |
| 2014 | Tyler Perry's Madea's Neighbors from Hell - The Play Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.1 |
| 2014 | Tyler Perry's Madea's Neighbors from Hell - The Play Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.1 |
| 2014 | Tyler Perry's Madea's Neighbors from Hell - The Play Movie | Producer · Production | 7.1 |
| 2014 | The Single Moms Club Movie | Producer · Production | 6.0 |
| 2014 | The Single Moms Club Movie | Director · Directing | 6.0 |
| 2014 | The Single Moms Club Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.0 |
| 2013 | A Madea Christmas Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.4 |
| 2013 | A Madea Christmas Movie | Producer · Production | 6.4 |
| 2013 | A Madea Christmas Movie | Director · Directing | 6.4 |
| 2013 | Tyler Perry's The Haves & The Have Nots - The Play Movie | Director · Directing | 7.8 |
| 2013 | Tyler Perry's The Haves & The Have Nots - The Play Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.8 |
| 2013 | Love Thy Neighbor TV | Creator · Creator | 7.3 |
| 2013 | Love Thy Neighbour TV | Creator · Creator | |
| 2013 | Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots TV | Creator · Creator | 7.5 |
| 2013 | Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots TV | Writer · Writing | 7.5 |
| 2013 | Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots TV | Director · Directing | 7.5 |
| 2013 | Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots TV | Producer · Production | 7.5 |
| 2013 | Peeples Movie | Producer · Production | 5.6 |
| 2013 | Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor Movie | Director · Directing | 6.7 |
| 2013 | Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor Movie | Producer · Production | 6.7 |
| 2013 | Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.7 |
| 2012 | Tyler Perry's I Don't Want to Do Wrong - The Play Movie | Director · Directing | 7.3 |
| 2012 | Tyler Perry's I Don't Want to Do Wrong - The Play Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.3 |
| 2012 | Madea's Witness Protection Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.1 |
| 2012 | Madea's Witness Protection Movie | Director · Directing | 6.1 |
| 2012 | Madea's Witness Protection Movie | Producer · Production | 6.1 |
| 2012 | Tyler Perry's Aunt Bam's Place - The Play Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.2 |
| 2012 | Tyler Perry's Aunt Bam's Place - The Play Movie | Director · Directing | 7.2 |
| 2012 | Tyler Perry's Madea Gets A Job - The Play Movie | Director · Directing | 7.2 |
| 2012 | Tyler Perry's Madea Gets A Job - The Play Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.2 |
| 2012 | Tyler Perry's Madea Gets A Job - The Play Movie | Producer · Production | 7.2 |
| 2012 | Good Deeds Movie | Producer · Production | 6.3 |
| 2012 | Good Deeds Movie | Director · Directing | 6.3 |
| 2012 | Good Deeds Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.3 |
| 2011 | Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse TV | Producer · Production | 7.3 |
| 2011 | Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse TV | Creator · Creator | 7.3 |
| 2011 | Tyler Perry's A Madea Christmas - The Play Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.6 |
| 2011 | Tyler Perry's A Madea Christmas - The Play Movie | Director · Directing | 6.6 |
| 2011 | Madea's Big Happy Family Movie | Director · Directing | 6.7 |
| 2011 | Madea's Big Happy Family Movie | Producer · Production | 6.7 |
| 2011 | Madea's Big Happy Family Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.7 |
| 2010 | Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family - The Play Movie | Director · Directing | 7.3 |
| 2010 | Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family - The Play Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.3 |
| 2010 | For Colored Girls Movie | Director · Directing | 6.7 |
| 2010 | For Colored Girls Movie | Producer · Production | 6.7 |
| 2010 | For Colored Girls Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.7 |
| 2010 | Why Did I Get Married Too? Movie | Director · Directing | 6.6 |
| 2010 | Why Did I Get Married Too? Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.6 |
| 2010 | Why Did I Get Married Too? Movie | Producer · Production | 6.6 |
| 2009 | I Can Do Bad All By Myself Movie | Producer · Production | 6.3 |
| 2009 | I Can Do Bad All By Myself Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.3 |
| 2009 | I Can Do Bad All By Myself Movie | Director · Directing | 6.3 |
| 2009 | Madea Goes to Jail Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.5 |
| 2009 | Madea Goes to Jail Movie | Director · Directing | 6.5 |
| 2009 | Madea Goes to Jail Movie | Producer · Production | 6.5 |
| 2009 | Tyler Perry's The Marriage Counselor - The Play Movie | Director · Directing | 6.6 |
| 2009 | Tyler Perry's The Marriage Counselor - The Play Movie | Producer · Production | 6.6 |
| 2009 | Tyler Perry's The Marriage Counselor - The Play Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.6 |
| 2009 | Tyler Perry's The Marriage Counselor - The Play Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.6 |
| 2009 | Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns TV | Creator · Creator | 7.3 |
| 2008 | Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys Movie | Director · Directing | 6.9 |
| 2008 | Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.9 |
| 2008 | Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys Movie | Producer · Production | 6.9 |
| 2008 | Meet the Browns Movie | Producer · Production | 6.6 |
| 2008 | Meet the Browns Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.6 |
| 2008 | Meet the Browns Movie | Director · Directing | 6.6 |
| 2008 | Tyler Perry's What's Done In The Dark - The Play Movie | Director · Directing | 7.6 |
| 2008 | Tyler Perry's What's Done In The Dark - The Play Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.6 |
| 2008 | Tyler Perry's What's Done In The Dark - The Play Movie | Producer · Production | 7.6 |
| 2007 | Why Did I Get Married? Movie | Producer · Production | 6.6 |
| 2007 | Why Did I Get Married? Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.6 |
| 2007 | Why Did I Get Married? Movie | Director · Directing | 6.6 |
| 2007 | Tyler Perry's House of Payne TV | Director · Directing | 7.6 |
| 2007 | Tyler Perry's House of Payne TV | Producer · Production | 7.6 |
| 2007 | Tyler Perry's House of Payne TV | Creator · Creator | 7.6 |
| 2007 | Daddy's Little Girls Movie | Director · Directing | 6.9 |
| 2007 | Daddy's Little Girls Movie | Producer · Production | 6.9 |
| 2007 | Daddy's Little Girls Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.9 |
| 2006 | Madea Goes to Jail - The Play Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.5 |
| 2006 | Madea Goes to Jail - The Play Movie | Director · Directing | 7.5 |
| 2006 | Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married - The Play Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.0 |
| 2006 | Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married - The Play Movie | Director · Directing | 6.0 |
| 2006 | Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married - The Play Movie | Producer · Production | 6.0 |
| 2006 | Madea's Family Reunion Movie | Theatre Play · Writing | 6.3 |
| 2006 | Madea's Family Reunion Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.3 |
| 2006 | Madea's Family Reunion Movie | Director · Directing | 6.3 |
| 2006 | Madea's Family Reunion Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.3 |
| 2005 | Tyler Perry's Meet The Browns - The Play Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.1 |
| 2005 | Tyler Perry's Meet The Browns - The Play Movie | Director · Directing | 5.1 |
| 2005 | Tyler Perry's Meet The Browns - The Play Movie | Producer · Production | 5.1 |
| 2005 | Diary of a Mad Black Woman Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.5 |
| 2005 | Diary of a Mad Black Woman Movie | Theatre Play · Writing | 6.5 |
| 2005 | Diary of a Mad Black Woman Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.5 |
| 2004 | Madea’s Christmas Special Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 2004 | Madea’s Christmas Special Movie | Writer · Writing | |
| 2003 | Madea's Class Reunion - The Play Movie | Producer · Production | 6.7 |
| 2003 | Madea's Class Reunion - The Play Movie | Director · Directing | 6.7 |
| 2003 | Madea's Class Reunion - The Play Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.7 |
| 2002 | Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself - The Play Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.9 |
| 2002 | Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself - The Play Movie | Director · Directing | 6.9 |
| 2002 | Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself - The Play Movie | Producer · Production | 6.9 |
| 2002 | Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion - The Play Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.6 |
| 2002 | Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion - The Play Movie | Director · Directing | 6.6 |
| 2001 | Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman - The Play Movie | Director · Directing | 7.1 |
| 2001 | Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman - The Play Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.1 |
| 2001 | Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman - The Play Movie | Producer · Production | 7.1 |
| TBA | Otra Movie | Executive Producer · Production | |
| TBA | Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Affair Movie | Director of Photography · Camera | |
| TBA | Tyler Perry's Confabulation Movie | Writer · Writing | |
| TBA | Tyler Perry's Confabulation Movie | Director · Directing | |
| TBA | Tyler Perry's Confabulation Movie | Producer · Production | |
| TBA | T Movie | Executive Producer · Production | |
| TBA | Sisters in Italy Movie | Director · Directing | |
| TBA | Sisters in Italy Movie | Producer · Production | |
| TBA | Sister Act 3 Movie | Producer · Production | |
| TBA | I Am Yours Movie | Producer · Production |
Latest releases
- Why Did I Get Married Again?2026 / TMDB 6.7
- Joe's College Road Trip2026 / TMDB 6.1
- Madea's Destination Wedding2025 / TMDB 6.2
- Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story2023 / TMDB 7.7
- Tyler Perry's A Madea Homecoming2022 / TMDB 6.7
- Don't Look Up2021 / TMDB 7.1
Questions about Tyler Perry
What are some of Tyler Perry's most successful films?
Tyler Perry's most successful films include 'Madea's Family Reunion,' 'Why Did I Get Married?', and 'Madea Goes to Jail.' These films have grossed millions at the box office and have a strong fan base.
Has Tyler Perry won any awards?
Yes, Tyler Perry has won several awards, including multiple NAACP Image Awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He has been recognized for his contributions to film and television.
What was Tyler Perry's first film?
Tyler Perry's first film was 'Diary of a Mad Black Woman,' released in 2002. It was based on his stage play and became a commercial success, launching his film career.
How did Tyler Perry start his career?
Tyler Perry began his career by writing and producing stage plays in the 1990s. His unique storytelling and relatable characters helped him gain popularity and recognition in the theater community.
What is Tyler Perry's estimated net worth?
Tyler Perry's estimated net worth is approximately $1 billion, making him one of the wealthiest figures in the entertainment industry.
What notable character is Tyler Perry known for?
Tyler Perry is best known for his character Madea, a tough elderly woman who appears in several of his films and stage plays, providing humor and wisdom.
What is the focus of Tyler Perry's productions?
Tyler Perry's productions often focus on themes of faith, family, and resilience. He frequently addresses social issues and personal struggles in his storytelling.
Where is Tyler Perry Studios located?
Tyler Perry Studios is located in Atlanta, Georgia. It is one of the largest film studios in the United States and has hosted numerous film and television productions.



