He was born Emmitt Perry Jr. but you know him as Tyler Perry, the often maligned but never underestimated iconic film producer, actor, writer and director who will forever be known as his female grandma alter ego MaDear, the over the top no nonsense character that has catapulted Perry to the top of the heap in entertainment. Join us as we take a trip back in time to the humble beginnings of the most successful African-American filmmaker of our generation. Tyler Perry has become a mogul who's golden touch has gotten the attention of not just Hollywood's elite but of Wall Street as well with his projects grossing billions. Tyler Perry is the undisputed king of entertainment and this is his story.
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