Tyler Perry (born Emmitt Perry Jr., September 13, 1969) is an American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter. In 2011, Forbes listed him as the highest-paid man in entertainment, earning US$130 million between May 2010 and May 2011. Perry created and performs the Madea character, a tough elderly woman.

Who is the real Madea?

Tyler Perry (born Emmitt Perry Jr., September 13, 1969) is an American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter. In 2011, Forbes listed him as the highest-paid man in entertainment, earning US$130 million between May 2010 and May 2011. Perry created and performs the Madea character, a tough elderly woman.

Is Madea and Joe the same person?

Joseph ‘Joe’ Baker is Madea, Frederick, Willie, Heathrow, and Irene’s brother. He has 2 children, Donna and Brian. He made his first debut in Tyler Perry’s I Know I’ve Been Changed. He is potrayed by Tyler Perry.