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Ryan Coogler is a film director, screenwriter and writer. Ryan Coogler was born on May 23, 1986 in Oakland, California, United States. That works out to 40 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Saint Mary's College High School and California State University, Sacramento. Awards on record include Sundance Film Festival U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize Award (2013), Producers Guild Stanley Kramer Award (2014), Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature (2014) and 1 more.
My Take
Ryan Coogler is one of the most exciting filmmakers of his generation, and what impresses me is his refusal to choose between scale and substance. The Oakland native exploded out of Sundance with Fruitvale Station, reinvented a franchise with Black Panther, and keeps pushing into bold new territory with films like Sinners. A Time 100 honoree before forty, he proves you can command blockbuster budgets without surrendering your voice or your roots. He smuggles real social weight inside crowd-pleasing entertainment, which is the hardest trick in the business. As long as directors like Coogler sit near the center of Hollywood, I feel genuinely optimistic about where movies are headed.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ryan Coogler
- Name (Japanese)
- ライアン・クーグラー
- Reading
- らいあん・くーぐらー
- Born
- May 23, 1986 (age 40)
- Origin
- Oakland, California, United States
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / writer / film producer / director
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Tiger
2. Background
- High school
- Saint Mary's College High School
- University
- California State University, Sacramento
Awards & achievements
- 2013 Sundance Film Festival U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize Award
- 2014 Producers Guild Stanley Kramer Award
- 2014 Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature
- 2018 Time 100
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Sinners |
| Notable work | Black Panther |
| Notable work | Space Jam: A New Legacy |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ryan Coogler born?
Ryan Coogler was born on May 23, 1986 and is 40 years old.
Where is Ryan Coogler from?
Ryan Coogler is from Oakland, California, United States.
What does Ryan Coogler do?
Ryan Coogler works as film director, screenwriter, writer, film producer, director.
Where did Ryan Coogler study?
Ryan Coogler attended California State University, Sacramento.
What is Ryan Coogler known for?
Ryan Coogler's notable works include Sinners, Black Panther, Space Jam: A New Legacy.
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