Ryan Coogler
Ryan Kyle Coogler
Ryan Coogler is an American executive from Oakland, California active since 2009.
- Profession
- Filmmaker, Director, Producer
- From
- Oakland, California
- Born
- May 23, 1986
- Years active
- 2009–present
Early life
An Oakland native, Ryan Coogler studied film at USC and broke through with the independent drama "Fruitvale Station."
Career
He directed "Creed," the cultural phenomenon "Black Panther," and "Sinners," becoming one of Hollywood's most influential filmmakers.
Major achievements
He directed the first superhero film nominated for the Best Picture Oscar and built a major production company.
Legacy
Ryan Coogler is a defining filmmaker of his generation and a force for representation in blockbuster cinema.
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