Happy Birthday Mr. Perry

 

 

 

 

Happy Birthday Tyler Perry!

Tyler Perry began his career in the Atlanta writing, directing, and starring in plays centered around Mable “Madea”Simmons. He has since written, directed, starred in and/or produced dozens of projects, like Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Why Did I Get Married? and For Colored Girls. In 2008 he opened Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, the first major television and movie studio owned by an African-American producer.

 

Tyler Perry as Uncle Joe

 

 

If you dislike Tyler Perry and his work that is fine because everyone is entitled to their own opinion. One thing people fail to realize about Tyler Perry is his alot of his films do have messages yes they are made for entertainment. Also he is the only Black film actor, writer, and producer willing to give many people a chance to work and practice the craft of acting. If you don't believe me ask Tamela Mann, Ke Ke Palmer, Michael Jae White, Lamon Rucker, Jill Scott. He has truely helped actors specfically Black actors have more opportunities to start off in his stage plays, move to films, and branch to other television shows. I know Spike Lee dislikes his work and don't get wrong I like Spike Lee films such as School Daze, Do The Right Thing, and Mo Better Blues but when was the last time he did something to help Black actors?

 

Tyler Perry as Madea

 

 

I respect Tyler Perry because he was once a homeless man that used his writing skills to achieve success I mean he used to live in his car. By the way Tyler Perry had to hustle hard to get where he is and how he will be starring in action film called Alex Cross. The last time I checked Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawerence, portrayed many characters in their career and they were dressed as women but have starred in various films and television shows whether its comedy, drama, or action. Not that I'm saying that I'm extremely fond of man in drag but you do what you gotta do in life somtimes in order to get to where you want to be.