What is Madea real name?

Tyler Perry, original name Emmitt Perry, Jr., (born September 13, 1969, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.), American playwright, actor, screenwriter, producer, and director whose works—in which he often portrayed the character Mabel (“Madea”) Simmons, an outspoken grandmother—combined humour, religious wisdom, and personal …

Why is Mabel Simmons called Madea?

Madea is a gun-touting, non-nonsense grandmother who isn’t afraid to tell it like it is. Though her given name is Mabel Simmons, the rambunctious elderly woman’s name comes from a contraction of the title, “Mother Dear.”

How did Madea get her name?

Perry’s trademark character, Madea, was created in his play I Can Do Bad All by Myself (2000; film 2009). The brutally honest, rambunctious gun-toting grandmother, whose name comes from the frequent African American contraction of “Mother Dear,” was played by Perry in drag.

Is Brian Madea’s son?

Character. Brian is a supporting male character throughout various films played by Tyler Perry himself. Madea’s nephew and Joe’s son. He’s a lawyer, and is usually getting Madea out of jail.

Is Madea’s real name Mabel?

Mabel “Madea” Earlene Simmons (née Baker/Murphy) is a character created and portrayed by Tyler Perry. She is described as an elderly and tough African-American woman.

Who is Madea married to?

Madea Simmons
Mabel”Madea”Simmons
Spouses Johnny Simmons (Deceased) Willie Humphrey (Ex-Husband) Mr. Leroy Brown (Ex-Lover)
Siblings Frederick Baker Jr. (Deceased), Joe, Willie, and Heathrow (Brothers) Irene (Sister, Deceased)
Parents Big Mable Murphy (Mother, Deceased) Frederick Baker Sr. (Father, Deceased)