Ryan Coogler is an American filmmaker known for directing "Fruitvale Station" (2013), "Creed" (2015), and "Black Panther" (2018). His work has been lauded for its cultural impact and representation, with "Black Panther" becoming a global phenomenon, earning over $1.3 billion worldwide and receiving an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture. He has won several awards, including a NAACP Image Award and the New Generation Award from the Los Angeles Film Critics Association.