Tyler Perry

@tylerperry - 8/5/22 12:49pm I’ve had a front row seat in your life for the past few years. I’ve watched you endure things that would have broke… https://
@tylerperry - 7/26/22 12:49pm I’ve waited 27 years to tell this story.
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Date of Birth:
August 09, 2022
Date of Death:
August 09, 2022 (0)
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Writer, actor, filmmaker, playwright, songwriter, entrepreneur and philanthropist Tyler Perry is the mastermind behind nineteen theatrically released feature films, twenty stage plays, nine television shows, and a #1 New York Times bestselling book. His creative empire has won over audiences and ...
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Tyler Perry Biography
Writer, actor, filmmaker, playwright, songwriter, entrepreneur and philanthropist Tyler Perry is the mastermind behind nineteen theatrically released feature films, twenty stage plays, nine television shows, and a #1 New York Times bestselling book. His creative empire has won over audiences and built communities from the Tyler Perry Studios home base in Atlanta, Georgia, throughout the world. His unique blend of spiritual hope and down-home humor continues to shape his inspiring life story, connecting with fans across the globe and always leaving space to dream. Since 2006, the Perry Foundation's aim has been to transform tragedy into triumph by seeding individual potential, supporting communities, and harvesting real change. The foundation supports education, clean water, health, agriculture, girls' and women's rights, technology, arts, and culture, and globally sustainable economic development, both in the U.S. and around the world.Tyler Perry Awards and Nominations
Helen Hayes Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production | ||
Tyler PerryI Can Do Bad All by Myself | ||
Helen Hayes Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production | ||
Tyler PerryI Can Do Bad All by Myself |
Tyler Perry News

by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2022
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) is set to kick off its thrilling 2022-2023 mainstage season with the highly-anticipated House of Joy by Madhuri Shekar. Preview performances begin Friday, August 26, officially opening Friday, September 2 and running through September 18, 2022 at the Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts.

by Michael Major - Jul 26, 2022
Check out photos from A Jazzman's Blues, written, directed and produced by Academy Award honoree Tyler Perry, the film stars Joshua Boone (Skeleton Crew) and Solea Pfeiffer (Almost Famous) alongside a cast that includes Amirah Vann, Austin Scott, Milauna Jemai Jackson, Brent Antonello, Brad Benedict, Kario Marcel, Lana Young and Ryan Eggold.

by Michael Major - Jul 12, 2022
The 2nd annual event offers a weekend-long assortment of activities focused on investing, entrepreneurship, pop culture, and entertainment. Speakers include Steve Harvey, EYL hosts Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings, Rick Ross, T.I., Charlamagne Tha God, Terrence J, Dame Dash and many more.

by David Clarke - Jul 8, 2022
A STRANGE LOOP is a refreshing Black, queer fantasia on the artistry of creating modern musical theater. It’s similar to [TITLE OF SHOW], but with more to say.

by Michael Major - Jul 7, 2022
No topic is off limits as guests discuss their careers, family, loss and love. Season 2 guests include Pete Davidson, JAY-Z, Chris Rock, Mark Wahlberg, Tracee Ellis Ross, Mike Tyson, Saweetie, Tyler Perry, Kristen Stewart, Simu Liu, Seth McFarlane. The one-hour, uncorked interviews take place in Hart’s wine cellar. Watch the new trailer now!

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2022
Due to popular demand, The Marsh San Francisco has announced a second extension of fan favorite Don Reed’s Going Out, presenting Bay Area theatre lovers with all new, never-heard-before stories by Reed.

by Michael Major - Jun 14, 2022
The ilm is written and directed by Deitrick Haddon (Sins of the Father, Preachers of LA), who also stars, alongside Grammy-nominated singer MAJOR, singer Q Parker (112), comedian Jonathan Slocumb (Tyler Perry’s Meet The Browns), gospel artist B Slade, actor Jo él Quinn (Sparkle), and actor Brittany Lucio (Everything but a Man, A House Divided).

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 14, 2022
The Apollo Theater had a huge night during their annual Spring Benefit raising a record-breaking $3.7 million including a $500,000 gift from Tyler Perry who made the surprise announcement during his acceptance speech for the Impact Award presented by Academy Award® winner and The View co-host Whoopi Goldberg. Check out photos!

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2022
With his sophomore album LEGACY entering the marketplace in June 2022, all-around singer/entertainer Hightower - a protégé of the late Freddy Cole - is leveraging his R&B and Hip-Hop roots to entice more young people to dig jazz.

by Team BWW - Jun 12, 2022
Phylicia Rashad has won the 2022 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for SKELETON CREW.
Tyler Perry Videos

by Michael Major - Dec 10, 2021
Netflix’s star-studded comedy DON’T LOOK UP stars Ariana Grande and Kid Cudi as pop music power couple Riley Bina and DJ Chello. The duo perform a brand-new song written and recorded specifically for the movie. “Just Look Up” was co-written by 2-time Grammy winner Ariana Grande, Grammy winner Kid Cudi. Watch the new performance video now!

by Stage Tube - Nov 10, 2020
Imani Motion Pictures has released the brand new trailer for the urban lit cult classic DUTCH, based on the first book of an epic trilogy by Teri Woods.

by Stage Tube - Aug 8, 2020
TYLER PERRY’S MADEA’S FAREWELL PLAY will launch exclusively on BET+ Thursday, August 27.

by Konversations with Keeme - Jul 17, 2020
This Konversations with Keeme features Aneesa Folds- best known for her starring role in Freestyle Love Supreme on Broadway and she will be in the Hulu premiere the documentary We Are Freestyle Love Supreme July 17th, 2020. https://www.aneesafolds.com/

by Konversations with Keeme - Jun 29, 2020
This Konversations with Keeme showcases the protest and a celebration of black culture on June 19th, 2020 or 'Juneteenth' that Keeme and his newly formed Youth Leaders Council organized. The protest was in New Haven CT and marched to City Hall. There were performances led by local artists, speakers, and activists. The march continued to protest down to the New Haven Police Department (NHPD).

by Konversations with Keeme - Jun 17, 2020
Our next interview is with Broadway Bass player (Come From Away, Disaster, Holler if Ya Hear Me, and Bring it On), composer, and producer Carl Carter.

by Konversations with Keeme - Jun 7, 2020
Today's interview is with Juwan Alan Crawley (Broadway: Aladdin). He talks honestly about what a?oeBlack Lives Mattersa?? means to him and the theatre community. Keeme and Juwan speak about what young leaders, like Keeme, can do during the Corona quarantine to make a difference.

by Konversations with Keeme - May 25, 2020
Fifteen year old Ajibola Tajudeen, better known as Keeme, is the host of New Paradigm Theatre's web series here on BroadwayWorld. 'Konversations with Keeme' is show where Keeme interviews seasoned television and film professionals like Tamara Tunie of Law and Order: Special Victims Unit and Renee Lawless of Tyler Perry's The Have and the Have Nots, as well as Broadway veterans such as Emmy and Grammy winner, Paul Bogaev, and Broadway pros Christine Dwyer, Kelly Grant, Juwan Crawley and more.

by Konversations with Keeme - May 13, 2020
This episode is a revisit with professional Voice over and Radio star, Randye Kaye https://www.randyekaye.com/ to see how she is staying creative during corona. Our online Gala is June 7th, streaming on Facebook at 7pm. Randye will be a guest on that as well.

by Konversations with Keeme - Feb 4, 2020
Join us behind the scenes for the first rehearsal of SOUTH PACIFIC: IN concert. Co-produced by the New Paradigm Theatre and the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra. This video features our 'Nellie' - Emily Kristen Morris, 'Ngana' - Helen Hen and Maestro Yates, as well as the ensemble preparing on the first day of rehearsal!