Anecdotes

Purchased the shuttered Fort McPherson Army Base (1885-2011) for his "Tyler Perry Studios" operation, a 330-acre complex in southwest Atlanta where his own personal offices are housed in "The Dream Building". With this acquisition, Perry becomes the first African-American to own a major film studio outright. (juin 2015)

Has been writing plays since he was age 18. As of March 2005, his eight plays have grossed over US$75 million in tickets and DVD sales.

His mother, Willie Maxine Perry, passed away on December 8, 2009 at age 64. She was a preschool teacher who worked at the New Orleans Jewish Community Center for most of her life.

Worked in construction before his movie career became successful.

Spent a period of time destitute and living on the streets of Atlanta after his play ''I Know I've Been Changed'' flopped.

Before becoming a successful filmmaker with Madea, grand-mère justicière (2005), he was already the owner of a successful play company that tours the country and caters to African-Americans. His plays are also recorded and sold as DVDs.

Ranked #7 on EW's The 50 Smartest People in Hollywood (2007).

His plays often reference La Couleur pourpre (1985), which starred Oprah Winfrey. He credits The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986) with inspiring him to write.

Has one son with girlfriend Gelila Bekele: Aman Tyler Perry (born November 30, 2014).

Often quotes famous black-focused movies such as Tina (1993) and La Couleur pourpre (1985). These two are especially quoted in Affaire de femmes (2006).

Good friends with Oprah Winfrey, Janet Jackson and Will Smith. Friends with comedian Steve Harvey.

Has a 12-acre estate outside Atlanta. He bought the former Dean Gardens in Johns Creek, Georgia for $7.6 million (previously listed as high as $40 million). The property has 1200 feet adjoining the Chattahoochee River, a golf course and is 58 acres.

He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7024 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on October 1, 2019. Actress and singer Crystal Fox was a presenter at the ceremony.

To overcome his deep fear of flying, he took flight training lessons and obtained a private pilot license. He now flies a Cirrus SR22T aircraft.

Attended high school with rapper Mystikal.

Owns vacation properties in both Wyoming and the Bahamas.

Is a huge fan of country music.

Has a light-skinned older sister and a dark-skinned younger sister.