Tyler Perry

Tyler Perry

American actor, director, screenwriter, playwright, producer, author, and songwriter
Tyler Perry is an American actor, filmmaker, playwright, and entrepreneur. He is the creator and performer of the Madea character, a tough elderly woman.Wikipedia
BornSeptember 13, 1969
HometownNew Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Net worth$800 million
Height6'6" (1.97m)
PartnerGelila Bekele (2009 - present)
ParentsWillie Maxine Perry , Emmitt Perry, Sr.
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Videos

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After Meghan Markle and her family officially parted ways with the British royals in 2020, their Vancouver Island home was swarming with photographers because they didn't have enough security. Tyler Perry — who hadn't met them yet — was worried about them. So, during a call with Meghan, he said, "My house is safe. ... You're going to stay as long as you need. And I'm going get you there safely. And I'm gonna keep you there safely until you have somewhere to go."
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AWARDS

YearAssociationsCategoryWorkResult
2022Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion PictureDon't Look UpNominated