Ryan Coogler is an American screenwriter and director. He achieved worldwide acclaim as the creator and director of the films "Fruitvale Station" in 2013, "Creed" in 2015
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EARLY LIFE
EARLY LIFE
Ryan Kyle Coogler was born in Oakland, California on May 23rd, 1986 to Joselyn, a political activist, and Ira Coogler, a juvenile hall parole counselor.
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CAREER
CAREER
Ryan formed the "Short Locks" in 2009 and released his initial effort. In 2011, Fig made a follow-up. It was a fifteen-minute film about a prostitute who wanted to stop her job but couldn't because she had to support her kid.
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Honors and Nominations
Honors and Nominations
"Fruitvale Station" earned the Un Certain Regard – Avenir Prize at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival, as well as the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival.
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CURRENT MATTER
CURRENT MATTER
After attempting to withdraw funds from a Bank of America branch in Atlanta, Georgia. Coogler was mistakenly identified as a bank robber and held briefly by police.
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PERSONAL LIFE
PERSONAL LIFE
In 2016, Ryan wedded Zinzi Evans, an actress, and producer. At the age of 21, Ryan began working as a counselor at San Francisco's Juvenile Court.
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NET WORTH -$25 MILLION
NET WORTH -$25 MILLION
As of 2022, Ryan Coogler's net worth is estimated at $25 Million. He signed a contract with Netflix to direct three Originals for a salary of $12 Million per film.