American actor, comedian, director, and playwright Tyler Perry also writes plays. He both invented and played the role of Madea, a courageous elderly woman. The filmmaking techniques used in Perry’s productions range from traditional techniques to video adaptations of live stage plays. Emmitt Perry Jr., also referred to as Tyler Perry, was born on September 13, 1969, in New Orleans to Emmitt Perry Sr. and Willie Maxine Perry.
Perry didn’t experience a happy childhood. It was harsh and difficult, though, because his own father had physically abused him. Because of this, Perry often had suicidal thoughts and even actually tried to commit suicide.
Tyler Perry children: Meet son Aman Tyler Perry
Tyler never got married. He had a protracted relationship with Gelila Bekele, it was discovered. Tyler and Ethiopian model Gelila first connected at a Prince concert in 2007. Tyler claimed that it was a case of “love at first sight.”
Aman Tyler Perry is Tyler Perry’s child.
