Early Life and Education of Tyler Perry: A Complete Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Tyler Perry. From birth to education, explore key events.

Tyler Perry is an accomplished American actor, filmmaker, and playwright, best known for creating and portraying the iconic character Mabel "Madea" Simmons, along with her brother Joe and nephew Brian Simmons. Perry's diverse body of work ranges from traditional film productions to filmed adaptations of his successful stage plays. Madea's debut occurred in his 1999 play, 'I Can Do Bad All by Myself,' which premiered in Chicago, marking the beginning of a prolific career centered around his unique blend of comedy, drama, and social commentary.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2007: Purchase of Atlanta Estate

In 2007, Tyler Perry bought a 17-acre estate in the Paces neighborhood of Buckhead, Atlanta.

July 20, 2009: Sponsorship of Children's Visit to Walt Disney World

On July 20, 2009, Tyler Perry sponsored 65 children from a Philadelphia day camp to visit Walt Disney World, after reading that a swim club had shunned them.

December 8, 2009: Death of Willie Maxine Perry

On December 8, 2009, Tyler Perry's mother, Willie Maxine Perry, died at age 64 following an illness.

August 2010: Purchase of Dean Gardens

In August 2010, it was reported that Tyler Perry had purchased Dean Gardens, a 58-acre estate in the Atlanta suburb of Johns Creek. He tore down the existing mansion but never built a new home on the property.

2013: Purchase of Land in Douglas County

In 2013, Tyler Perry's company, ETPC LLC, purchased around 1,100 acres in the New Manchester, Georgia area of Douglas County, Georgia.

November 30, 2014: Birth of Son, Aman

On November 30, 2014, Tyler Perry's partner Gelila Bekele gave birth to their son, Aman.

May 2016: Sale of Atlanta Estate

In May 2016, Tyler Perry sold his house in the Paces neighborhood of Buckhead, Atlanta, for $17.5 million, closing the biggest deal ever for a private home in the Georgia capital.

September 2017: Purchase and Subsequent Sale of Los Angeles House

In September 2017, Tyler Perry purchased a house in Mulholland Estates, a gated community in Los Angeles, and sold the property for $15.6 million nine months later.

March 2020: Perry Provides Security and Housing for Harry and Meghan

In March 2020, Tyler Perry provided initial security and housing for three months that allowed Prince Harry and Meghan to relocate safely from Canada to California, following the withdrawal of their British royal protection.

December 2020: Perry Announces He Is a Bachelor

In December 2020, Tyler Perry announced that he was a bachelor.

March 7, 2021: Perry Provides Security and Housing for Harry and Meghan

On March 7, 2021, Prince Harry and Meghan publicly revealed in an interview that Tyler Perry provided initial security and housing for three months in March 2020, allowing the couple to relocate safely from Canada to California.