F. Gary Gray is an American film director, producer, and music video director. Gray first made his mark directing iconic music videos for artists like Ice Cube and Dr. Dre. His breakout film was the 1995 cult classic Friday, followed by major successes like Set It Off, The Negotiator, and The Italian Job. In 2015, he directed Straight Outta Compton, a biopic about the rap group N.W.A., which was a commercial and critical hit. Gray's diverse filmography also includes The Fate of the Furious and Men in Black: International.