Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry (Emmitt Perry Jr.) was born on September 13th, 1969 and is currently 55 years old. Tyler Perry was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
Tyler Perry is an American screenwriter, director, and producer best known for his plays and films centered around the iconic character Madea. He began writing plays at 18, with a focus on uplifting and inspiring African American audiences. Over the years, Perry built a successful touring company, and by March 2005, his plays had generated over $75 million in DVD and ticket sales.
While Perry wrote and produced numerous stage plays between 1990 and 2000, it was the film adaptation of his play
Diary of a Mad Black Woman that catapulted him to mainstream success. He went on to create several television series, including the long-running
Tyler Perry’s House of Payne, which aired on TBS from 2006 to 2012. In 2011, Forbes named him the highest-paid man in the entertainment industry.
Perry’s 2023 book,
A Jazzman’s Blues, is a sweeping tale of love and secrets set in 1940s Georgia. Based on his Netflix film of the same name, the novel follows Bayou, a young man who dreams of escaping the hardships of the South through his passion for music. His journey is complicated by an abusive, alcoholic father named Buster and the harsh jealousy of his brother, Willie Earl.
Despite his struggles, Bayou possesses an extraordinary singing voice that remains hidden beneath his shy nature—until he meets Leanne, a beautiful young woman who has returned home after spending a summer away. While most men in town desire Leanne, she and Bayou share a connection that allows them to see each other in a way no one else does. Under the cover of the sweltering Georgia nights, they steal moments together, finding solace in each other’s presence.
However, the brutal reality of racism in the South forces them apart. Bayou flees to Chicago, determined to pursue his dreams as a musician, while Leanne moves to Boston, caught between the Black and white worlds. To survive, she marries a white man and passes as a white woman.
Years later, fate brings them back to Georgia, each changed by their experiences. Now, they must decide whether their love can survive in a society built to keep them apart.
A Jazzman’s Blues is a powerful novel that weaves together themes of love, identity, and resilience, capturing the deep-seated struggles of the era. Perry delivers an emotional and compelling story that lingers long after the final page.
Tyler Perry: Lists & Other Mentions
- Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings was a New York Times: #1 Nonfiction Best Seller in 2006.
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Tyler Perry: F.A.Q
When was Tyler Perry Born? How old is Tyler Perry?
Tyler Perry was born on September 13th, 1969. Tyler Perry is currently 55 years old.
Where was Tyler Perry Born?
Tyler Perry was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA and is American.
What was the first book Tyler Perry wrote?
The first book written by Tyler Perry was Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings, published in 2006.
What was the most recent book Tyler Perry wrote?
His most recently released work was A Jazzman's Blues on October 24th, 2023.
Will there be any more books by Tyler Perry?
Tyler Perry does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
How many books has Tyler Perry written?
Tyler Perry has written 3 books. 1 Standalone Novel, 2 books in the Non-Fiction Books.