Tyler Perry To Receive The Paley Center Honors Award
deadline.comThe Paley Center for Media will pay tribute to actor, writer, director, producer, studio owner, and philanthropistTyler Perrywith its highest honor, The Paley Honors award, at its fall gala in Los Angeles.
The event will take place on Wednesday, December 4 at 6:30 pm at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Over the course of his career, Perry has produced over 2,000 episodes of television, and directed, written, and produced 28 feature films.
He began his career writing plays, many of which became the inspiration for his films, and has since gone on to create memorable bold characters, relatable stories, and blockbuster franchises, including the iconic Madea.
Also a business leader and philanthropist, Perry celebrated the historic opening of Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta in 2019. “Throughout my career, I have strived to bring people together and to give a voice to those often underrepresented in media,” said Perry. “Media has served as a vital platform for this mission, and I’m honored to receive this award from The Paley Center for Media, an organization that has dedicated itself to spotlighting the power and importance of media.” “Through his acclaimed and prolific body of work, Tyler Perry has solidified his place as one of media’s greatest and most impactful figures,” said Maureen J.
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