Who is Derek Dixon, the actor suing Tyler Perry?

Derek Dixon is an actor of Irish descent, originally from North Carolina, who studied theater at Marymount Manhattan College. He has appeared in Tyler Perry's series 'Ruthless' and 'The Oval.'

What are the sexual assault allegations against Tyler Perry?

Dixon alleges that Tyler Perry made unwanted sexual advances, including entering Dixon's guest room uninvited and touching him, as well as sending sexually suggestive text messages. These allegations are part of Derek Dixon's sexual assault lawsuit.

How did Derek Dixon and Tyler perry initially meet?

Derek Dixon and Tyler Perry reportedly met in 2019 at the grand opening of Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta. They exchanged numbers, leading to Dixon being cast in Perry's BET+ series 'Ruthless.'

What role did Derek Dixon play in 'The Oval'?

Derek Dixon played the character Dale in Tyler Perry's 'The Oval' for 85 episodes. He claims his character's trajectory was influenced by his response to perry's alleged advances.

What is Tyler Perry's response to the sexual assault lawsuit?

Tyler Perry, through his lawyer Matthew Boyd, has called Derek Dixon's lawsuit a 'shakedown' and denies the allegations. Perry's legal team is confident that the claims will fail.

What evidence has Derek Dixon presented in the lawsuit?

Derek Dixon has included alleged sexually suggestive text messages from Tyler Perry as evidence in the lawsuit.These messages cover personal and professional topics, including Dixon's religious struggles.

Besides acting,what other creative pursuits does Derek Dixon have?

Along with acting,Derek Dixon is a playwright who has written several full-length plays,including 'Homewrecker,' 'Red Snow,' and 'Green Light.' He also wrote his own TV series titled 'Losing It.'