David Anthony Mann Sr. (born August 7, 1966) is an American actor and gospel singer who has starred in several Tyler Perry plays including I Can Do Bad All By Myself, Madea's Family Reunion, Madea's Class Reunion, Meet the Browns, What's Done in the Dark, and Madea's Farewell Play. His character Mr. (Leroy) Brown is the father of Madea's daughter Cora (played by his real life wife, Tamela Mann). He reprised his role in the Tyler Perry films Meet the Browns, Madea Goes to Jail, Madea's Big Happy Family, and A Madea Homecoming, as well as the TBS sitcom spinoff Meet the Browns. He and his wife also starred in the Bounce Network sitcom Mann and Wife. He voices Mr. Nezzer on TBN's .The VeggieTales Show.
David Anthony Mann Sr. (born August 7, 1966) is an American actor and gospel singer who has starred in several Tyler Perry plays including I Can Do Bad All By Myself, Madea's Family Reunion, Madea's Class Reunion, Meet the Browns, What's Done in the Dark, and Madea's Farewell Play. His character Mr. (Leroy) Brown is the father of Madea's daughter Cora (played by his real life wife, Tamela Mann). He reprised his role in the Tyler Perry films Meet the Browns, Madea Goes to Jail, Madea's Big Happy Family, and A Madea Homecoming, as well as the TBS sitcom spinoff Meet the Browns. He and his wife also starred in the Bounce Network sitcom Mann and Wife. He voices Mr. Nezzer on TBN's .The VeggieTales Show.
He has been married to actress/singer Tamela Mann since 1988; they were both previous members of Kirk Franklin's vocal ensemble "The Family" before working with Tyler Perry. In 2018, he and Tamela recorded a romantic soul album together called Us Against the World.
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Filmography (Movies)
LarryBoy
Character:Mr. Nezzer (voice)
Release Date:18/12/2026
Madea's Destination Wedding
Character:Mr. Brown
Release Date:10/07/2025
Truth Be Told
Character:
Release Date:20/07/2023
Tyler Perry's A Madea Homecoming
Character:Mr. Brown
Release Date:25/02/2022
Soul Santa
Character:Nicky / Santa
Release Date:11/11/2021
Unlawful Duties
Character:
Release Date:06/06/2021
Tyler Perry's Madea's Farewell - The Play
Character:Mr. Leroy S. Brown
Release Date:27/08/2020
VeggieTales: The Best Christmas Gift
Character:Mr. Nezzer (voice)
Release Date:15/10/2019
Merry Wishmas
Character:Jessie Jenkins
Release Date:02/12/2018
The Ultimate Life
Character:Hobo Joe
Release Date:06/09/2013
Madea's Big Happy Family
Character:Brown
Release Date:22/04/2011
Madea Goes to Jail
Character:Mr. Brown
Release Date:20/02/2009
Meet the Browns
Character:Leroy Brown
Release Date:21/03/2008
Tyler Perry's What's Done In The Dark - The Play
Character:Mr. Brown
Release Date:12/02/2008
Tyler Perry's Meet The Browns - The Play
Character:Leroy Brown
Release Date:28/06/2005
Madea's Class Reunion - The Play
Character:Mr. Leroy S. Brown
Release Date:13/09/2003
Whatcha Lookin' 4
Character:Self
Release Date:22/04/2003
The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin: Live
Character:Self
Release Date:08/10/2002
Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself - The Play
Character:Leroy Brown
Release Date:01/09/2002
Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion - The Play
Character:Leroy Brown
Release Date:25/01/2002
Kirk Franklin and the Family: Live
Character:Self
Release Date:24/03/1998
Breaking Point
Character:Policeman
Release Date:02/06/1976
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