Emmitt Perry Jr. was born

September 13,1969, in New

Orleans,Louisiana

He had a difficult childhood,

suffering years of abuse.

At 16, he changed his first name to Tyler to

separate himself from his father

Perry dropped out of high

school, but he eventually

earned a GED

He has 3 siblings

Around 1990, moved to Atlanta, where two years later I Know I've

Been Changed was first performed-Perry's $12,000

life savings

He is now one of the most successful producer[

The life of Tyler Perry