Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Filmmaker, Playwright |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 13/09/1969 |
| Age | 56 years |
| Birthplace | New Orleans, Louisiana, USA |
Latest News about Tyler Perry
20/01/2025
Tyler Perry received the Outstanding Motion Picture award for 'The Six Triple Eight' at the 56th NAACP Image Awards on January 20, 2025. The film, which highlights the story of the first all-African American women's unit in the U.S. Army during World War II, was celebrated for its historical significance and powerful storytelling, marking another major milestone in Perry's acclaimed career as a filmmaker and producer.
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | Emmitt Perry Jr. |
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| Full Name | Tyler Perry |
| Also Known As | Tyler Perry |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 11" (180 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Cohen College Prep High School, New Orleans |
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| Qualification | General Educational Development (GED) |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Religion | Christianity |
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Family
| Father | Emmitt Perry, Sr. (carpenter) |
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| Mother | Willie Maxine Perry (preschool teacher) (deceased) |
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| Children | Aman Tyler Perry (born on 30 November 2014) |
Career
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| Net Worth | $1.4 billion (as of 2026) |
| Annual Income | $200-250 million |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/tylerperry/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/TylerPerry | |
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| Official Website | https://tylerperry.com/ |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@tylerperry |
| X | https://x.com/tylerperry |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Tyler Perry was raised in a financially struggling family in New Orleans. | |
| 2. He endured a painful childhood filled with abuse, which he eventually overcame through writing. | |
| 3. Perry attempted suicide twice during his youth before finding solace in creativity. | |
| 4. In 1990, he relocated to Atlanta and invested his savings in his initial theatrical production. | |
| 5. His commercial success traces back to his relentless touring and connection with the African-American audience. | |
| 6. Perry maintains 100% ownership of his entire content library, which includes over 1,200 television episodes, more than 20 feature films, and two dozen stage plays. | |
| 7. His Madea franchise has grossed nearly $700 million worldwide, with each installment produced for less than $10 million. | |
| 8. Perry negotiated a $150 million annual deal with ViacomCBS and holds a 25% equity stake in the BET+ streaming platform valued at approximately $50 million. | |
| 9. He owns two private aircraft and holds approximately $300 million in cash and investments. | |
| 10. Perry is the wealthiest actor globally as of 2026, surpassing other entertainment moguls. | |
| 11. He reached billionaire status in 2020 and has grown his net worth to $1.4 billion by 2026. |