👑
David Mann
Known for
By profession, David Mann is an American actor, though the information on record about his career is limited. The record puts him in 'Madea Goes to Jail' as Mr. Brown. 'Madea's Big Happy Family' is the other title tied to his name. The record begins in 1976, at the age of 10. He has appeared mainly in drama. The work on file is film work.
David Mann
Turns 60 today
13 Movies
2 Series
By profession, David Mann is an American actor, though the information on record about his career is limited. The record puts him in 'Madea Goes to Jail' as Mr. Brown. 'Madea's Big Happy Family' is the other title tied to his name. The record begins in 1976, at the age of 10. He has appeared mainly in drama. The work on file is film work.
Movies
Plays Mr. Brown
Madea's Destination Wedding
2025
Plays Hobo Joe
The Ultimate Life
2013
Plays Mr. Brown
Tyler Perry's A Madea Homecoming
2022
Plays Mr. Brown
Madea Goes to Jail
2009
Plays Brown
Madea's Big Happy Family
2011
Plays Leroy Brown
Meet the Browns
2008
Plays Leroy Brown
Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself - The Play
2002
Plays Leroy Brown
Tyler Perry's Meet The Browns - The Play
2005
Plays Jessie Jenkins
Merry Wishmas
2018
Plays Policeman
Breaking Point
1976
Plays Mr. Brown
Tyler Perry's What's Done In The Dark - The Play
2008
Plays Nicky / Santa
Soul Santa
2021
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
Madea's Destination Wedding
Full Filmography
Madea's Destination Wedding
Mr. Brown
2025
Film
Tyler Perry's A Madea Homecoming
Mr. Brown
2022
Film
Soul Santa
Nicky / Santa
2021
Film
VeggieTales: The Best Christmas Gift
Mr. Nezzer (voice)
2019
Film
The VeggieTales Show
Mr. Nezzer (voice) · 26 episodes
2019–
TV
Merry Wishmas
Jessie Jenkins
2018
Film
Mann & Wife
Daniel Mann · 25 episodes
2015–
TV
The Ultimate Life
Hobo Joe
2013
Film
Madea's Big Happy Family
Brown
2011
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is David Mann and where are they from?
David Mann is 60 years old, born on August 7, 1966 in Fort Worth, Texas, USA.
What are the most famous roles of David Mann?
David Mann is best known for roles in Madea Goes to Jail, Madea's Big Happy Family, Tyler Perry's A Madea Homecoming.
How many movies has David Mann been in?
Over a 50-year career (since 1976), David Mann has appeared in 13 movies and 2 TV shows.
What was David Mann's first movie?
The career of David Mann began with Breaking Point (1976).
What is David Mann's most recent movie or series?
David Mann's most recent release is Madea's Destination Wedding, which premiered on July 10, 2025.
What TV shows has David Mann appeared in?
On television, David Mann has appeared in Tamron Hall, Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns, Sherri, Tyler Perry's Assisted Living.
David Mann
1966-08-07 · Fort Worth, Texas, USA
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.