Tim Story is an American film producer, director and actor, best known for directing Fantastic Four and Ride Along film series. During his early days, Story aspired to become a musician but gradually shifted his focus to directing films. He made his directorial debut with the drama film One of Us Tripped (1997). His other notable films include Barbershop (2002), Think Like a Man (2012) and Shaft (2019). In 2021, he directed the action animation comedy movie, Tom & Jerry.