Ryan Coogler
Film Director of 'Black Panther'

Born
May 23rd, 1986
38 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American film director and screenwriter gained prominence with the release of 'Fruitvale Station' in 2013. Followed by 'Creed' in 2015, which revitalized the Rocky franchise. The major breakthrough came with the release of 'Black Panther' in 2018, which became a cultural phenomenon and a significant commercial success, grossing over $1.3 billion worldwide. Coogler's work is characterized by strong characterization and themes of identity and social justice.
Directed 'Fruitvale Station' (2013)
Directed 'Creed' (2015)
Directed 'Black Panther' (2018)
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