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 siblings: Emmbre Perry, Melva Porter, Yulanda Wilkins
Emmitt Perry Sr. and Willie Maxine Perry gave birth to Tyler Perry. There are two sisters and a brother for Tyler Perry. Melva Porter and Yulanda Wilkins are his two sisters, while Emmbre Perry is his brother.
Tyler, despite his precarious financial condition, continued to produce and revise his musical after its premiere. Tyler’s musical I Know I’ve Been Changed was well received by audiences in 1998 and went on to appear in a number of locations.
