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10 Facts You Didn’t Know About Ryan Coogler

Ryan Kyle Coogler, an American director, was born on May 23, 1986 in Oakland, California, U.S.

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Ryan Coogler was a wide receiver for his high school football team.

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He is a recipient of four NAACP Image Awards, four Black Reel Awards and an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture.

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His first student film, “Locks,” was about an African-American teenager who is dealing with the death of his father.

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He made his feature-length debut with the independent film Fruitvale Station in 2013.

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Ryan Coogler has been a fan of Marvel Studios since his childhood.

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Ryan Coogler is an avid fan of comic books and video games.

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He is the first African American to direct a film with a budget of more than $100 million.

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He was included in the “Time 100” list of the most influential people in the world in 2018.

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Ryan Coogler is married to Zinzi Evans, who is also a filmmaker.

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