Tyler is an American playwright, screenwriter, actor and director and producer of indie films and stage plays. His best-known character is "Madea", who is a physically imposing and overbearing but well-intentioned woman who serves both as comic relief and as the loud voice of conscience for the protagonists of Perry's works. Perry has full ownership of his movies; Lionsgate Entertainment serves as his distributor.He is currently single and has never been married.

Awards and nominations

BET Comedy Awards 
2005: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Film (Diary of a Mad Black Woman), Winner
2005: Outstanding Writing for a Film (Diary of a Mad Black Woman), Winner
Black Movie Awards 
2006: Outstanding Achievement in Writing (Madea's Family Reunion), Nominated
2006: Outstanding Motion Picture (Madea's Family Reunion), Nominated
2005: Outstanding Motion Picture (Diary of a Mad Black Woman), Nominated
2005: Outstanding Achievement in Writing (Diary of a Mad Black Woman), Winner
Black Reel Awards 
2007: Outstanding Screenplay Adapted or Original (Madea's Family Reunion), Nominated
2006: Outstanding Screenplay Adapted or Original (Diary of a Mad Black Woman), Nominated
2006: Best Breakthrough Performance (Diary of a Mad Black Woman), Nominated
Image Awards 
2008: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture (Why Did I Get Married?), Nominated
2007: Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture (Madea's Family Reunion), Nominated
2007: Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture (Madea's Family Reunion), Nominated
MTV Movie Awards 
2006: Best Comedic Performance (Madea's Family Reunion), Nominated
2005: Best Comedic Performance (Diary of a Mad Black Woman), Nominated

I love all of his work....