WHO IS TYLER PERRY REALLY???
by: Kierston Harris
Birthday
September 13,1969
Birth Place
New Orleans
Occupations
actor, producer, director, screenwriter, playwright, author, and songwriter
Background
Was born with the name Emmitt Perry Jr., changed his name at age of 16
One of four children
Was abused as a child
Was inspired to write after hearing someone talking on Oprah .
Didn't graduate high school but got his GED
Tried to commit suicide at one point in his life
Character Trait: Determined
Perry has found a way to get over his dark past and make himself successful. He teaches truth and life lessons through comedy dressed as an old lady, it works.
Fun Fact
YPerry Zodiac is Virgo. Their element is earth