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 |
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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 | |
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| Official Website | https://tylerperry.com/ |
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. |