Ryan Coogler’s net worth is estimated to be around $4 million as of late 2016. Coogler, born on May 23, 1986 in Oakland, California, is a director and screenwriter known for films such as “Fruitvale Station” (2013), “Creed” (2015), and the upcoming “Black Panther,” set to release in 2018.
Coogler was born to Joselyn and Ira Coogler and grew up in Richmond, California. He excelled in football and track during his youth and attended a private Catholic high school. After receiving a sports scholarship, he attended Saint Mary’s College of California and later transferred to Sacramento State.
After graduation, he pursued his interest in filmmaking and enrolled at USC School of Cinematic Arts. Coogler’s career started with the success of his short films “Locks” and “Fig.” In 2013, he made his feature film debut with “Fruitvale Station,” which received critical acclaim and boosted his net worth.
Coogler’s career continued to soar with the success of “Creed” in 2015. The film grossed over $100 million and earned him several awards, further increasing his net worth. Currently, Coogler is working on Marvel’s “Black Panther,” set for release in 2018.
In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, Coogler also works as a counselor with inmates at San Francisco’s Juvenile Hall, a position previously held by his father. Coogler has been married to Zinzi Evans since early 2016.
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