United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018LaCroix, Jared William2010-04-09Encyclopedia article about Tyler Perry. Perry, an Atlanta-based writer, producer, and performer, is one of the most commercially successful African American filmmakers in history. Tyler Perry Studios, which opened in Atlanta in 2008, is the first major film studio in the nation to be owned by an African American. Perry is best known for his signature character, Madea, whom he has portrayed in both stage plays and films.GSE identifier: SS8E2, SS8H12engForms part of the New Georgia Encyclopedia.http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/Forms part of the New Georgia EncyclopediaAfrican American television producers and directors--GeorgiaAfrican American actors--GeorgiaAuthors, Black--GeorgiaTyler Perry (b. 1969)Text