David Mann Biography

Fast Facts

• Has served as a spokesperson for the American Diabetes Association
• Made his first appearances as Leroy Brown in stage productions of "I Can Do Bad All By Myself," "Madea's Class Reunion," "Meet the Browns," "What's Done in the Dark" and "Madea's Family Reunion" before reprising the role on screen
• Was a member of Kirk Franklin's gospel vocal group The Family before he began working with Tyler Perry
• Best known for playing Leroy Brown in Tyler Perry's "Madea" and "Meet the Browns" films and TV series
• President of the music label Tillymann Music Group
• His daughter Cora in the "Madea" series is played by his real-life wife, Tamela Mann