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David Mann

Biography

David Mann is an American actor and gospel singer known for his work in Tyler Perry's stage plays. Among them are I Can Do Bad All By Myself, What's Done in the Dark, Meet the Browns, Madea's Class Reunion and Madea's Family Reunion, in which he played the character Mr. Brown. He brought that role to the screen in Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns (2008), Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail (2009), Madea's Big Happy Family (2011), A Madea Homecoming (2022) and Madea's Destination Wedding (2025). Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Mann was previously a member of Kirk Franklin's vocal ensemble, The Family, before he worked with Perry. He also recorded the soul album Us Against the World in 2018. His awards include two Dove Awards, three NAACP Image Awards and one Stellar Award.

60years old

Turns 61 on August 7in 270 days

  • Born Fort Worth
  • Star sign: LeoThe sign runs July 23 to August 22

Movie Career

Films
7
Career span
17 years2008 to 2025

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The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.

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  1. Tyler Perry's A Madea Homecoming2022 Comedyas Mr. Brown

    IMDb rating 5.76.1K votes

  2. Madea Goes to Jail2009 Comedy, Crime, Dramaas Brown

    IMDb rating 4.714K votes

  3. Meet the Browns2008as Mr. Brown

    IMDb rating 4.67.7K votes

  4. Madea's Destination Wedding2025as Mr. Brown

    IMDb rating 5.13.9K votes

  5. Madea's Big Happy Family2011as Brown

    IMDb rating 4.99.2K votes

  6. The Ultimate Life2013as Hobo Joe

    IMDb rating 6.12.0K votes

  7. First Impression2014as Pastor Johnson

    IMDb rating 7.081 votes

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Tyler Perry directed five of these films. Tamela J. Mann appears in six of them, more than any other actor. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.

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