David Mann (actor)
David Mann Sr. | |
|---|---|
 Mann in 2018 | |
| Born | August 7, 1966[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, singer |
| Years active | 1992—present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 4 |
David Anthony Mann Sr. (born August 7, 1966) is an American actor and gospel singer who has starred in many Tyler Perry plays, including I Can Do Bad All By Myself, Madea's Family Reunion, Madea's Class Reunion, Meet the Browns, and What's Done in the Dark. His character Mr. Brown is the father of Madea's daughter Cora (played by his real life wife, Tamela Mann). Mann also reprised his role as the character in the films Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns, Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail, Madea's Big Happy Family, A Madea Homecoming and Madea's Destination Wedding.[1]
Mann was born in Fort Worth, Texas, USA. He has been married to 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.[1]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Meet the Browns | Leroy Brown | |
| 2009 | Madea Goes to Jail | ||
| 2011 | Madea's Big Happy Family | ||
| 2013 | The Ultimate Life | Hobo Joe | |
| 2014 | First Impression | Pastor Johnson | |
| 2018 | Merry Wish-Mas | Jessie Jenkins | Also producer |
| 2021 | Soul Santa | Nicky | Also executive producer |
| 2022 | A Madea Homecoming | Leroy Brown | |
| 2025 | Madea's Destination Wedding |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-2008 | Tyler Perry's House of Payne | Leroy Brown | Recurring role, 5 episodes |
| 2009-2011 | Meet the Browns | Series regular, 140 episodes NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series (2011) | |
| 2013 | In the Meantime | Frankie | Television film |
| 2015-2017 | Mann & Wife | Daniel Mann | Series regular, 30 episodes, also executive producer |
| 2015-2016 | It's a Mann's World | Himself | Reality series, 20 episodes |
| 2017 | The Manns | Reality series, 10 episodes | |
| 2019-2021 | The VeggieTales Show | Mr. Nezzer | Voice, 13 episodes role shared with Phil Vischer |
| 2020–present | Tyler Perry's Assisted Living | Leroy Brown | Series regular |
Discography
- Mr. Brown's Good Ol' Time Church[2] (2007)
- The Master Plan: Special Edition (with wife, Tamela Mann)[3] (2010)
- Us Against The World: The Love Project (2018)
Awards and nominations
Dove Awards
The Dove Awards are awarded annually by the Gospel Music Association. Mann has won 2 awards from 4 nominations.[4][5]
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Traditional Gospel Album of the Year | The Master Plan (as producer for Tamela Mann) | Won |
| 2012 | Grady Nutt Humor Award | Himself | Honored |
| 2013 | Traditional Gospel Album of the Year | Best Days (as producer for Tamela Mann) | Won |
| 2017 | Contemporary Gospel/Urban Album of the Year | One Way (as producer for Tamela Mann) | Nominated |
| 2023 | Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year | Overcomer Deluxe (as producer for Tamela Mann) | Nominated |
NAACP Image Awards
The NAACP Image Awards are awarded annually by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Mann has won 3 awards from 3 nominations.
| Year | Award | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series | Meet the Browns | Won |
| 2018 | Outstanding Reality Program/Reality Competition Series | The Manns | Won |
| 2019 | Outstanding Literary Work – Debut Author | Us Against the World: Our Secrets to Love, Marriage, and Family | Won |
Stellar Awards
The Stellar Awards are awarded annually by SAGMA. Mann has won 1 award from 4 nominations.[6][7]
| Year | Award | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Producer of the Year | Tamela Mann - The Live Experience (as producer for Tamela Mann) | Nominated |
| 2017 | One Way (as producer for Tamela Mann) | Won | |
| 2021 | Music Video of the Year | "Touch from You" (as director for Tamela Mann) | Nominated |
| 2025 | "Deserve to Win" (as director for Tamela Mann) | Nominated |
References
- ^ a b c "David Mann Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic.
- ^ "Mr. Brown's Good Ol' Time Church". April 26, 2016 – via Amazon.
- ^ "The Master Plan". April 26, 2016 – via Amazon.
- ^ "Past Winners". Dove Awards. Enter 'David Mann' into the 'Search:' field to see list of awards. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
- ^ "Dove Award History". Retrieved August 19, 2025.
- ^ "Stellar Award History - Gospel Flava". Retrieved August 18, 2025.
- ^ "40th Annual Stellar Gospel Award Winners Revealed". August 18, 2025. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
External links
- Official Web Site Archived March 5, 2022, at the Wayback Machine
- David Mann at IMDb