Who Is Derek Dixon, Actor Suing Tyler Perry for Sexual Assault?
Tyler Perry is being sued by actor and playwright Derek Dixon, who is best known for his long-running role as Dale on Perry's BET series The Oval. Dixon, originally from Raleigh, North Carolina, worked with Perry for several years and appeared in more than 100 episodes of The Oval. He also acted in Perry's Ruthless and was first introduced to the filmmaker in 2019 at a party hosted by an events company where Dixon was working. Shortly after their meeting, Perry offered Dixon a role in The Restless, which eventually led to his casting in The Oval.
In addition to acting, Dixon has an extensive background in theater. He studied at Marymount Manhattan College and trained at The Terry Schreiber Studio in New York. As a playwright, he was named co-winner of the 2016 Essential Theatre Playwriting Award. His works include Homewrecker, Red Snow, Pictures of People, Work of Art, and Green Light. On stage, he has performed in productions such as The Lion in Winter, Romeo and Juliet, and The Boys In The Band.
Dixon's lawsuit accuses Perry of misconduct that allegedly took place during their professional relationship. According to legal filings, Dixon claims that Perry used his power and influence to initiate unwanted advances. It escalated into sexual harassment, physical assault, and professional retaliation after Dixon declined to reciprocate. He says the situation forced him to exit The Oval midway through its sixth season. Dixon is now seeking $260 million in damages.
Tyler Perry has firmly denied the accusations. His attorney, Matthew Boyd, stated, 'This is an individual who got close to Tyler Perry for what now appears to be nothing more than setting up a scam. But Tyler will not be shaken down, and we are confident these fabricated claims of harassment will fail.' (via Money Control)
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