Zinzi Coogler

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Zinzi Coogler
Born
Zinzi Evans

(1985-04-18) April 18, 1985 (age 40)
Occupation Film producer
Known forProducer of Sinners
Spouse Ryan Coogler
Parent(s)Zishan and Maria Evans


Zinzi Coogler (born April 18, 1985) is an Oscar-nominated American film producer. In 2026, Coogler received an Oscar nomination for producing Sinners along with her husband Ryan Coogler and producing partner Sev Ohanian. [1] [2]

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Background

Born Zinzi Evans on April 18, 1985 in Oakland, California, where she was also raised. She is one of seven children of Zishan and Maria Evans. Coogler attended San Lorenzo High School in San Lorenzo a census-designated place (CDP) located in the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area in Alameda County, California. [1] [2]

Later, at California State University, Fresno, she was an outstanding cross country runner. [1] [2]

Selected Filmography

Film

YearFilmCredit
2025 Sinners Producer
2023 Creed III Executive producer
2021 Judas and the Black Messiah Executive producer

References

  1. 1 2 3 Rasilla, Azucena (22 Jan 2026). "Ryan and Zinzi Coogler have made Oscars history". Oaklandside. Oakland, California. Retrieved 23 Jan 2026. Coogler's wife and business partner, Zinzi Coogler, has also been an influential force behind his success.
  2. 1 2 3 "2006-07 Track and Field Roster: Zinzi Evans". Fresno State Athletics. Fresno, California. Retrieved 23 Jan 2026. Born April 18, 1985, in Oakland, Calif. ... parents are Maria and Zishan ... has one brother and five sisters ... hobbies include playing volleyball, listening to music and dancing ... lists Regina Jacobs as her favorite athlete...