Tyler Perry

Quick Facts

Full Name	Tyler Perry
Occupation	TV Producer
Date Of Birth	Sep 13, 1969(1969-09-13)
Age	55
Birthplace	New Orleans
Country	United States
Horoscope	Virgo

Tyler Perry Biography

Tyler Perry is one of the most popular and richest TV Producer who was born on September 13, 1969 in New Orleans, United States. Producer, playwright, filmmaker, director, and actor who was dubbed the highest paid man in entertainment by Forbes magazine in 2011.

He was inspired to begin writing after watching an episode of Oprah Winfrey‘s talk show where a writer discussed the therapeutic effects of creating fiction.

Around 1990, Perry moved to Atlanta, where two years later I Know I’ve Been Changed was first performed at a community theater, financed by the 22-year- old Perry’s $12,000 life savings. The play included Christian themes of forgiveness, dignity, and self-worth, while addressing issues such as child abuse and dysfunctional families. The musical initially received a “less than stellar” reception and was a financial failure. Perry persisted, and over the next six years he rewrote the musical repeatedly, though lackluster reviews continued. In 1998, at age 28, he succeeded in retooling the play and restaging it in Atlanta, first at the House of Blues, then at the Fox Theatre. Perry continued to create new stage productions, touring with them on the so- called “Chitlin’ Circuit” (now also known as the “urban theater circuit”) and developing a large, devoted following among African-American audiences. In 2005, Forbes reported that he had sold “more than $100 million in tickets, $30 million in videos of his shows and an estimated $20 million in merchandise”, and “the 300 live shows he produces each year are attended by an average of 35,000 people a week”.

Despite praising Perry in 2006, director Spike Lee criticized his work in 2009, stating “Each artist should be allowed to pursue their artistic endeavors but I still think there is a lot of stuff out today that is ‘coonery buffoonery’.” When asked if Perry’s success among black audiences was a result of just giving black America what they wanted, Lee responded, “the imaging is troubling.”

His mother Willie Maxine Perry died in 2009. In December 2014, he welcomed a son named Aman with longtime partner Gelila Bekele.

Tyler Perry Net Worth

Tyler Perry is one of the richest TV Producer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Tyler Perry 's net worth $800 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

His first work consisted of letters to himself that he adapted into the musical I Know I’ve Been Changed.

He wrote the 2006 version of Madea’s Family Reunion and produced Diary of a Mad Black Woman in which he acted as Madea in drag.

Tyler Perry (born Emmitt Perry Jr.; September 13, 1969) is an American actor, writer, producer, comedian and director. In 2011, Forbes listed him as the highest-paid man in entertainment, earning US$ 130 million between May 2010 and May 2011.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Tyler Perry height 6 feet 5 inches Tyler weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Tyler Perry Dating?

According to our records, Tyler Perry is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Tyler Perry’s is not dating anyone.

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Perry’s next Lionsgate project, Daddy’s Little Girls, starred Gabrielle Union and Idris Elba and was released in the United States on February 14, 2007. It grossed over US$31 million. Perry wrote, directed, produced and starred in his next film, Why Did I Get Married?, released on October 12, 2007. It opened at number one, grossing US$21.4 million that weekend. It is loosely based on his play of the same name. Filming began March 5, 2007, in Whistler, British Columbia, a resort town north of Vancouver, then moved to Atlanta, where Perry had opened his own studio. Janet Jackson, Sharon Leal, Jill Scott, and Tasha Smith appeared in the film. Perry’s 2008 film, Meet the Browns, released on March 21, opened at number 2 with a US$20.1 million weekend gross. The Family That Preys opened on September 12, 2008, and grossed over US$37.1 million.

Facts & Trivia

Tyler Ranked on the list of most popular TV Producer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Tyler Perry celebrates birthday on September 13 of every year.

On December 8, 2009, Perry’s mother, Willie Maxine Perry, died at age 64, following an illness. As of 2020, he is unmarried. He lives and works in Southwest Atlanta where he operates the Tyler Perry film and TV studios. In August 2010, it was reported that he had purchased Dean Gardens, a 58-acre estate in the Atlanta suburb of Johns Creek. He tore down the existing 32,000 -square-foot (3,000 m) mansion and planned, but never built, a new, environmentally-friendly home on the property.

How is Tyler Perry so rich?

The media mogul’s wealth puts him in the same ranks as Winfrey, George Lucas and Steven Spielberg. His 133.5 (330 acre) Atlanta film studio, Madea franchise and his stake in the BET+ streaming service are said to make up the bulk of his earnings, according to Forbes.

Who is Tyler Perry wife?

Tyler Perry
Occupation| Actor director producer screenwriter
Years active| 1992–present
Partner(s)| Gelila Bekele (2009–2020)
Children| 1

What is Tyler Perry worth financially?

Net Worth: $800 Million
Salary:| $80 Million
Date of Birth:| Sep 13, 1969 (52 years old)
Gender:| Male
Height:| 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)

What is Tyler Perry's most popular movie?

RankReleaseLifetime Gross
1| Madea Goes to Jail| $90,508,336
2| Madea’s Witness Protection| $65,653,242
3| Madea’s Family Reunion| $63,257,940
4| Why Did I Get Married Too?| $60,095,852

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