Tyler Perry
Director, Producer, Actor, Screenwriter
September 13, 1969, New Orleans, Louisiana•Age: 56•$1000M
Known For
Madea franchiseTyler Perry StudiosAcrimony
Career Highlights
- ▸Founded Tyler Perry Studios (330-acre studio in Atlanta)
- ▸Created Madea character
- ▸First African-American to own major film studio outright
- ▸Produced over 30 films
- ▸Multiple TV shows for OWN and BET
Fun Facts
- ★Was homeless in early 20s
- ★Started with stage plays
- ★Owns 100% of his content
- ★Built studio on former Confederate army base
- ★Known for writing, directing, producing, and acting in his films
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