Emmitt Perry Jr., also known in the role of Tyler Perry is an American actor and writer, director and producer. He is well-known for his outstanding acting performances in numerous television shows, movies and stage productions like Diary of a Mad Black Woman, The Family That Preys, I Can Do Bad All By Myself, House of Payne The the show Love Thy Neighbor, Madea Goes to Jail and numerous others. In the year 2021, he was awarded Academy Awards in the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Awards category.