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Ryan Coogler | |
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_2.jpg) Coogler at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con | |
| Born | May 23, 1986 |
| Education | Saint Mary's College of California California State University, Sacramento (BS) University of Southern California (MFA) |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
| Spouse |
Zinzi Evans (m. 2016) |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Full list |
Ryan Coogler (born May 23, 1986)[1] is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is a recipient of ten NAACP Image Awards[2] and four Black Reel Awards, and has been nominated for two Academy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a Grammy Award.
He made his feature-length debut with the independent film Fruitvale Station (2013) before transitioning to directing and writing franchise films such as the Rocky series spinoff, Creed (2015), as well as the Marvel films Black Panther (2018), and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022). Coogler has also produced the historical drama Judas and the Black Messiah (2021) and wrote and directed the supernatural horror film Sinners (2025).
In 2013, he was included on Time's list of the 30 people under 30 who are changing the world.[3] In 2018, Coogler was named the runner-up of Time's Person of the Year and he was included in the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world.[4] In 2021, Coogler, his wife, Zinzi Coogler, and Sev Ohanian founded multimedia production company Proximity Media.[5]
- ^ https://rollingout.com/2025/05/23/ryan-coogler-39-birthday-hollywood/
- ^ Multiple sources:
- Grein, Paul (February 26, 2023). "Angela Bassett, Beyonce Top 2023 NAACP Image Awards (Full List of Winners)". Billboard. Retrieved March 29, 2025.
- THR Staff (March 30, 2019). "NAACP Awards: 'Black-ish,' 'Black Panther' Top Winners List". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 30, 2019.
- Variety Staff. "'Straight Outta Compton,' 'Empire,' Michael B. Jordan Top NAACP Image Awards". Variety. Variety. Retrieved February 5, 2016.
- Couch, Aaron (February 22, 2014). "NAACP Image Awards: The Winners". The Hollywood Reporter. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
- ^ Begley, Sarah (December 5, 2013). "These Are the 30 People Under 30 Changing the World Read more: Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler". Time. Retrieved December 25, 2013.
- ^ "Ryan Coogler: The World's 100 Most Influential People". Time. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
- ^ Jackson, Angelique (April 15, 2021). "Ryan and Zinzi Coogler, Ludwig Göransson Among Partners Expanding Proximity Media". Variety. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
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