Who is Tyler Perry

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Tyler Perry

Tyler Perry
Also Known As "Madea"

What can I say about Tyler Perry?  He's the best!  I've only been able to see his plays on DVD, but if I EVER get the chance, I'm going to see him LIVE!  Tyler Perry is the best playwright, actor, singer I know.  He's hilarious as "Madea" and he really gets to the soul.  He's not afraid to tackle subjects most people feel uncomfortable dealing with.  And more important, he's not afraid to speak of Jesus, prayer and faith.  See his website:  TylerPerry.com

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Tyler Perry at a Glance 

Tyler Perry (born August 24, 1969) is an American actor, director, screenwriter, producer, and author. , Tyler Perry's films have grossed nearly $400 million worldwide, not including his plays.

Who is Madea? 

Mabel Simmons, commonly known as "Madea" is a fictional character created and portrayed by Tyler Perry. Based on Perry's mother and aunt, Madea is an aggressive, grey-haired, bespectacled black matriarch. She will argue with anyone, frequently threatens people by pulling a gun out of her purse, and is known for her unique pronunciation and enunciation of words as reflected in her tag lines, "I oughta punch chur in da face!" and "Get that man a hat!" She is part of a large family, with many children and grandchildren. Her name is spelled variously as "Mabel" and "Mable". "Madea" or "Madear" is a typical Southern name for a grandmother; the term is a shortened form of "Mother Dear".

Although Madea is featured heavily in most of Perry's plays and films, including Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Madeas Family Reunion, Meet the Browns, Madea Goes to Jail, and most recently, I Can Do Bad All By Myself, the argument can be made that she is not the protagonist of them, but more so the comic relief to the plays and films dramatics settings.

Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married? 

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Three reasons to love Tyler Perry 



  • Tyler Perry's character, Madea, is absolutely hilarious (especially when she's talking about her "peace")


  • Tyler Perry can sing


  • Tyler Perry talks about things we all need to think about

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Tyler Perry as Madea: Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her

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Tyler Perry's Meet The Browns

Tyler Perry's Meet The Browns

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Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married? (Full Screen Edition)

Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married? (Full Screen Edition)

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What's Done in the Dark...

What's Done in the Dark...

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Tyler Perry - The Plays (7 Disc Box Set)

Tyler Perry - The Plays (7 Disc Box Set)

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Madea's Family Reunion (Full Screen Edition)

Madea's Family Reunion (Full Screen Edition)

Tyler Perry's acclaimed stage production Madea's F more...0 points

Tyler Perry's Daddy's Little Girls (Widescreen Edition)

Tyler Perry's Daddy's Little Girls (Widescreen Edition)

Monty (Idris Elba) is a mechanic struggling to mak more...0 points

Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself

Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself

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The Tyler Perry Collection (I Can Do Bad All By Myself/Madea's Class Reunion/Meet the Browns/Madea's Family Reunion)

The Tyler Perry Collection (I Can Do Bad All By Myself/Madea's Class Reunion/Meet the Browns/Madea's Family Reunion)

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Tyler Perry's House of Payne, Vol. 2: Episodes 21-40

Tyler Perry's House of Payne, Vol. 2: Episodes 21-40

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Diary of a Mad Black Woman (Full Screen Edition)

Diary of a Mad Black Woman (Full Screen Edition)

Charles and attorney and Helen the devoted wife se more...0 points

What a Man Wants - What a Woman Needs

What a Man Wants - What a Woman Needs

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Why Did I Get Married? (The Tyler Perry Collection)

Why Did I Get Married? (The Tyler Perry Collection)

Stage production about a marriage on the rocks and more...0 points

Tyler Perry's Meet The Browns (Two-Disc Special Edition + Digital Copy)

Tyler Perry's Meet The Browns (Two-Disc Special Edition + Digital Copy)

With nothing to lose Brenda and her three children more...0 points

Diary of a Mad Black Woman The Play

Diary of a Mad Black Woman The Play

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Tyler Perry's Madea's Class Reunion

Tyler Perry's Madea's Class Reunion

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Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married? (Widescreen Edition)

Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married? (Widescreen Edition)

A big-screen adaptation of Tyler Perry's hit stage more...0 points

Madea's Family Reunion

Madea's Family Reunion

Mabel \""Madea\"" Simmons has more...0 points

Tyler Perry's Daddy's Little Girls (Full Screen)

Tyler Perry's Daddy's Little Girls (Full Screen)

Monty (Idris Elba) is a mechanic struggling to mak more...0 points

The Tyler Perry Collection: 3 Pack DVD Collection

The Tyler Perry Collection: 3 Pack DVD Collection

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Tyler Perry: Meet the Browns

Tyler Perry: Meet the Browns

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Madea's Family Reunion (Widescreen Edition)

Madea's Family Reunion (Widescreen Edition)

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Love Ain't Suppose to Hurt Gospel Plays N/Tyler Perry

Love Ain't Suppose to Hurt Gospel Plays N/Tyler Perry

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Diary of a Mad Black Woman (Widescreen Edition)

Diary of a Mad Black Woman (Widescreen Edition)

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Tyler Perry's Meet The Browns [Blu-ray] + Digital Copy

Tyler Perry's Meet The Browns [Blu-ray] + Digital Copy

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Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman The Movie (2-Disc Special Edition)

Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman The Movie (2-Disc Special Edition)

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Tyler Perrys Madeas Family Reunion

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    Ms. Aol Ms. Aol Aug 8, 2009 @ 4:03 pm
    When will the new House of Payne shows begin; we are left in the dark about what's going to happen with calvin and his wife.
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    REGINA REGINA Aug 5, 2009 @ 7:30 am
    YOU GO T..YOU FROM MY HOME TOWN N.O..LOVE LOVE EVERY MOVIE PLAYES SITCOMS YOU MADE..IT THAT IT COMES ON SO LATE..BUT AH GIRL STILL KEEPS THE I LIDS UP..YOU KEEP DOING YOUR THANG.

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    L Frazier L Frazier May 16, 2009 @ 12:49 pm
    Hi tyler i was wondering by any chance do you have your whole collection for sale, instead of purchasing them one by one.
    I am a big fan of yours and have been from the very beginning so stay blessed and keep up the good work, and please do not even give a thought to the negative that negative people post.
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    Mychelle Hudson Mychelle Hudson Mar 27, 2009 @ 1:42 pm
    I WOULD LOVE TO MEET YOU!
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    Snozzle Snozzle Feb 25, 2009 @ 12:03 pm
    Interesting lens. I've added a link to it from my Everything Perry lens http://www.squidoo.com/perry-1
    Mike.
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    denise denise Feb 18, 2009 @ 9:25 am
    hi i want to let u know to keep up the good work u are a great man and i hope and pray that u will prosper in life even more than u already have i have watch all of your movies,plays and all and i most def are going to see the movie friday
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    Sandy Sandy Jan 19, 2009 @ 6:21 pm
    I just listened to you after Obamas inaguration. Mr. Obama had two homosexual priest speak for him. He did this to appease the homosexuals screams about the godly Rick Warren. For one Mr. Obama is just as white as he is black. Second, how can you support a man who beleives in abortion (the murder of innocent babies). To me this man tries to please everyone instead of making the right hard decisions as President Bush did. Bush didn't want popularity, instead he went for making some tough decisions. Mr. Obama is going to end up being a disgrace to godly men and woman of America. This man is a joke if he thinks he is anything like Lincoln. Obama is cocky and full of himself and that is a tradgedy!!!!!!!!!!!!! Shame on you Tyler Perry, you have compromised your God for your popularity.
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    David. C. David. C. Dec 18, 2008 @ 12:03 pm
    Hey tyler you are an inspiration to me. I have ambitions of becoming a fashion designer, singer, and comedy actor. After I heard your story on how you came from the bottom and rose to the top, I know I can achieve my goals through prayer and belief. i would really like to make your aquaintance so you can give me advice on how to make it into the industry and be a success like you. I have some experience of playwrite, acting, comedy, because at the church I attend we have dramas, comedies, sketches, and of course singing in our choir. You should see some of the things we do. Contact us at mmcogic1823@sbcglobal.net. We also finished our first CD.
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    jacob jacob Oct 5, 2008 @ 12:11 pm
    hey
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    Sherlyn Sherlyn Aug 14, 2008 @ 12:20 pm
    I have been to see a few of Tyler Perry's plays. But each time the price of the tickets get higher and higher. With the cost of living going up you would think Tyler Perry would have the price of tickets where people making minimum wage or just want to take grandma out for an evening could afford your tickets. I can't listen to the radio all day to try to win tickets. Tyler think where you can from. Just trying to make it.
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    sibyl stingley sibyl stingley Aug 10, 2008 @ 4:12 pm
    I have all your plays and movies and i watch the show the house of pyane i saw you yesterday i dont know if you heard me say do meada when is any more plays coming out here is my email address sibylstingley@hotmail.com i would like to say how wonderful and great job you and ever body does well in the play and the movies my dream was to meet you in person and some of the cast members in the class reunion, why did get married,i can do bad by myself ,daddy little girl

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