He played football as a wide receiver, defensive back, and kick returner, and also excelled at track and basketball, at St. Mary's College High School in Berkeley, California.

Ryan Coogler’s films explore the impact of generational trauma and the complex legacies inherited from one’s ancestors.

Coogler, who is married and has two children with his wife, Zinzi Evans, first heard Metallica when he was playing college football at Saint Mary's College of California.

Ryan Coogler celebrates his 39th birthday, and what a journey it’s been from his humble beginnings in Oakland to reshaping the entire landscape of modern cinema.

Ryan Coogler only makes personal movies. “Fruitvale Station” was set in his hometown of Oakland, California, and explored the last day of Oscar Grant. “Creed” was dreamed up for his father ...

He played football as a wide receiver, defensive back, and kick returner, and also excelled at track and basketball, at St. Mary's College High School in Berkeley, California.