- Born
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1969-09-13
- Born In
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New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
- Nationality
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American
- Professions
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Filmmaker, Playwright, Actor, Comedian, Entrepreneur, Director, Screenwriter, Producer, Author, Philanthropist
- Notable Works
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Madea franchise, Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Madea's Family Reunion, Tyler Perry's House of Payne, The Haves and the Have Nots, Gone Girl, Alex Cross, The Oval, A Jazzman's Blues, Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings: Madea's Uninhibited Commentaries on Love and Life
- Awards
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Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award (2021), Governor's Award (2020), NAACP Image Awards, Hollywood Walk of Fame (2019), People's Choice Award for Favorite Dramatic TV Actor (2017), BET Comedy Award - Outstanding Writing for a Theatrical Film (2005), BET Comedy Award - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Theatrical Film (2005), Black Movie Award - Outstanding Achievement in Writing (2005), Quill Book Award for Humor
- Education
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General Educational Development (GED)
- Known For
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Creating the Madea character, Founding Tyler Perry Studios, Prolific work as a filmmaker, actor, writer, and producer
