Bio/Wiki
Birth Name | Emmitt Perry Jr. |
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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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Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Religion | Christianity |
Hometown | New Orleans |
Relationships & More
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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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Career
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Style Quotient
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Net Worth | $1.4 billion (as of 2025) |
Social Media
https://www.instagram.com/tylerperry | |
https://www.facebook.com/TylerPerry | |
https://x.com/tylerperry | |
Official Website | https://tylerperry.com/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
Tyler Perry was raised in a financially struggling family in New Orleans. | |
He endured a painful childhood filled with abuse, which he eventually overcame through writing. | |
Perry attempted suicide twice during his youth before finding solace in creativity. | |
In 1990, he relocated to Atlanta and invested his savings in his initial theatrical production. | |
His commercial success traces back to his relentless touring and connection with the African-American audience. |