Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry (born Emmitt Perry, Jr.; September 13, 1969) is an African-American actor, director, playwright, screenwriter, producer, author, songwriter., and entrepreneur. Already a successful artist in Southern theater, Perry began to make national celebrity status in 2005 with the release of his first film, Diary of a Mad Black Woman. He has won critical praise for playing Madea, a mentally strong woman who handles adversity with optimism and happiness; his critically acclaimed portrayal of her in the award-winning "Madea" series has caused him to be one of the most respected black actors in Hollywood. He has produced multiple TV series as well as films, started a multiple year partnership with OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network), and opened his own film studio, Tyler Perry Studios, in Georgia. Perry was included in Time's list of the 100 most influential people of 2020. In 2022, he was inducted into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame.
Filmography (97 titles)
MovieWhy Did I Get Married Again?
2026
6.0MovieJoe's College Road Trip
Joe / Madea / Brian · 2026
2.1ShowSeen & Heard: The History of Black Television
Self · 2025
6.0MovieMadea's Destination Wedding
Madea / Brian / Joe · 2025
3.7ShowHollywood Black
Self (archive footage) · 2024
7.7MovieMaxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story
Self · 2023
5.8ShowHarry & Meghan
Self · 2022
3.7ShowWho's Talking to Chris Wallace?
Self · 2022
2.6ShowSherri
Self - Guest · 2022
6.8MovieTyler Perry's A Madea Homecoming
Madea / Uncle Joe · 2022
7.5ShowJANET JACKSON.
Self · 2022
7.1MovieDon't Look Up
Jack Bremmer · 2021
4.0Movie2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self · 2021
7.8MovieAdele One Night Only
Self · 2021
7.3MoviePAW Patrol: The Movie
Gus (voice) · 2021
7.1ShowHart to Heart
Self · 2021
6.6MovieThose Who Wish Me Dead
Arthur · 2021
6.0ShowWahl Street
Self - Founder & CEO, Tyler Perry Studios · 2021
ShowDirectors on Directors
Self · 2021
MovieTyler Perry: Man of Many Faces
Self · 2021
7.8MovieTyler Perry's Madea's Farewell - The Play
Madea · 2020
6.6MovieJohn Lewis: Celebrating a Hero
2020
5.9Show#blackAF
Tyler Perry · 2020
7.0MovieA Fall from Grace
Rory · 2020
3.4ShowA Little Late with Lilly Singh
Self · 2019
4.7ShowTamron Hall
Self - Guest · 2019
6.3ShowThe Kelly Clarkson Show
Self · 2019
6.0MovieA Madea Family Funeral
Mabel "Madea" Simmons / Joe / Brian / Heathrow · 2019
4.0MovieAretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul
Self - Host · 2019
7.0MovieVice
Colin Powell · 2018