Tyler Perry
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Summary
Tyler Perry was born on September 13, 1969[1], in New Orleans[2]. He has worked as an actor[3], film director[4], screenwriter[5], playwright[6], and film producer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.42% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59,952 views/month, #4,156 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Native language: English[10]
- Occupation: songwriter[11], novelist[12], television director[13], film actor[14], television actor[15], stage actor[16], theatrical director[17], showrunner[18], television producer[19], writer[20], composer[21]
- Educated at: Juilliard School[22], Cohen College Prep High School[23]
- Award received: Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress[24], NAACP Image Award – Chairman's Award[25], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[26], Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Genre: gospel music[29]
- Commons category: Tyler Perry[30]
- Unmarried partner: Gelila Bekele[31]
- Residence: Atlanta[32]
- Family name: Perry[33]
- Given name: Tyler[34]
- Official website: http://www.tylerperry.com[35]
- Topic's main category: Category:Tyler Perry[36]
- Participant in: Ice Bucket Challenge[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[38]
- Birth name: Emmitt Perry Jr.[39]
- Number of children: 1[40]
- Start of work period: 1992[41]
- Height: 77 inches[42]
- Net worth: 600,000,000 US dollars[43]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[44]
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Country: US[45]
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Began / founded: 1966-09-13[46]
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MusicBrainz ID: 68d58242-32f3-4fc6-8681-9f6d6aba85ae[47]
Why It Matters
Tyler Perry has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
FAQs
Where was Tyler Perry born?
Tyler Perry was born in New Orleans[2].
What did Tyler Perry do for work?
Tyler Perry worked as an actor[3], film director[4], screenwriter[5], playwright[6], and film producer[7].
Where did Tyler Perry go to school?
Tyler Perry was educated at Juilliard School[22] and Cohen College Prep High School[23].
What awards did Tyler Perry receive?
Honors received include Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress[24], NAACP Image Award – Chairman's Award[25], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[26], and Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award[27].