Tyler Perry was “born September 13, 1969” and he is haunted by his childhood. Tyler Perry was being abused by his father Emmitt Perry. “Tyler Perry’s name was Emmett Tyler Jr and because his father use to abuse him,” “he changed his name to Tyler Perry “when he was 16(Tyler).” “Tyler Perry is known today as the first African-American to own a major film and TV studio. He's a pioneer whose own life story is a rags-to-riches tale that reads like a screenplay” (Perry's ). “We should respect Tyler Perry he had a tough childhood,” “he got out, became famous,” forgave his father,” and showed many people that were in the same situation as him that you are more powerful than the person who is abusing you. Tyler Perry had a rough childhood