Tyler Perry: Life in Film
You can't deny Perry's powerful impact on Hollywood.
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Diary of a Mad Black Woman - Tyler Perry’s big mama character, Mabel “Madea” Simmons (played by Perry), was the hit of his numerous stage plays. In the 2005 film adaptation of Perry’s play "Diary of a Mad Black Woman," the playwright and his gun-packing grandma alter ego make their big screen debut. Perry gained notice when his film opened at number one at the box office.
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Madea’s Family Reunion - In his directorial debut, 2006’s Madea’s Family Reunion, Perry reprises his Madea role. The film is an adaptation of Perry’s stage play of the same name. Photo credit: Alfeo Dixon/Lions Gate.
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Daddy’s Little Girls - Venturing into screenwriting, Perry writes and directs another hit with 2007’s Daddy’s Little Girls, in which he and his multiple characters don’t appear. The project is the Hollywood debut of The Wire star and sexy leading man Idris Elba.
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Why Did I Get Married? - Perry tackles the woes of marriage, writing, directing, and acting in 2007’s Why Did I Get Married?, which starred Janet Jackson. He continues his winning streak when the film also opens number one at the box office. Photo Credit: Alfeo Dixion.
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The Family That Preys - Officially a Hollywood player, Perry attracts acting heavy weights like Kathy Bates and Alfre Woodard for The Family That Preys in 2008. Besides writing, producing, and directing the film, Perry also plays aspiring construction business owner, Ben.
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