Biography of Tyler Perry: His Career, Films, Faith & Net Worth

Who is Tyler Perry? Tyler Perry is an American dramatist, actor, and filmmaker who was born Emmitt Perry Jr. on September 13, 1969. In addition to playing her brother Joe Simmons and her nephew Brian Simmons, he is the creation and performer of Mabel “Madea” Simmons, a feisty old woman. The manner of Perry’s films ranges from traditional filmmaking methods to filmed versions of live stage plays, several of which have since been turned into feature films. Madea made her debut in the 1999 Chicago production of I Can Do…