Ryan Kyle Coogler, born May 23, 1986, is a renowned American film director, producer, and screenwriter. His debut feature film, Fruitvale Station, premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the top audience and grand jury awards in the U.S. dramatic competition. This milestone marked the beginning of a successful career, as Coogler went on to co-write and direct the seventh installment in the Rocky series, Creed, in 2015, and the highly acclaimed Marvel film Black Panther in 2018. Black Panther broke numerous box office records and became the highest-grossing film of all time by an African American director.
Throughout his career, Coogler's films have garnered significant critical acclaim and commercial success. In 2013, he was recognized by Time magazine as one of the 30 people under 30 who are changing the world. Critics have praised his work for its focus on often overlooked cultures and characters, particularly African Americans.
Coogler frequently collaborates with actor Michael B. Jordan, who appeared in his first three feature films, as well as composer Ludwig Göransson, who has scored four of his films.
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. In 2021, Coogler, along with Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian, founded the multimedia company Proximity Media to create event-driven content across various platforms.
Ryan Kyle Coogler's impressive body of work has cemented his position as a prominent figure in the film industry, known for his ability to bring unique stories and characters to life on the big screen.
