Dwayne Johnson
Dwayne Douglas Johnson (The Rock)
Full Name: Dwayne Douglas Johnson
Born: May 2, 1972
Birthplace: Hayward, California, USA
Nationality: American (also holds Canadian citizenship)
Height: 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Occupation: Actor, Producer, Entrepreneur, Former Professional Wrestler, Former Football Player
Early Life & Family
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Dwayne Johnson was born into a family with wrestling roots. His father, Rocky Johnson, was a trailblazing Black Canadian professional wrestler, and his maternal grandfather, Peter Maivia, was a famous Samoan wrestler.
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Growing up, he lived in New Zealand for a time before moving back to the U.S.
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He played football in high school and earned a scholarship to the University of Miami, where he played defensive tackle. In 1991, he was part of the Miami Hurricanes’ national championship team.
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After a brief football career, including a stint with the Calgary Stampeders in the Canadian Football League, he transitioned into professional wrestling.
Wrestling Career (WWE)
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Debuted in 1996 in the WWE as “Rocky Maivia.”
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Initially met with mixed reactions, but reinvented himself as “The Rock”, a charismatic trash-talking persona that quickly became one of wrestling’s biggest attractions.
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He became a 10-time world champion in WWE and was one of the company’s most popular superstars, often engaging in iconic rivalries with wrestlers like Stone Cold Steve Austin, Triple H, and John Cena.
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Famous catchphrases include: “Can you smell what The Rock is cooking?”
Acting Career
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Transitioned into Hollywood in the early 2000s. His breakout film role was The Scorpion King (2002).
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Became one of the world’s highest-paid and most bankable movie stars.
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Known for roles in:
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Fast & Furious franchise (Luke Hobbs)
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Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) & Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)
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Moana (2016, as the voice of Maui)
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Black Adam (2022)
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San Andreas (2015), Rampage (2018), Skyscraper (2018)
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Business Ventures
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Co-founder of Seven Bucks Productions, his own film and TV production company.
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Launched Teremana Tequila, which became one of the fastest-growing celebrity tequila brands.
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Partnered with Under Armour for the Project Rock line of clothing, shoes, and gear.
Personal Life
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Married to Lauren Hashian (since 2019); previously married to Dany Garcia (1997–2008).
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Has three daughters.
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Known for his philanthropy and motivational persona.
Achievements & Recognition
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Consistently ranks among Forbes’ highest-paid actors.
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Named by Time magazine in its 100 Most Influential People in the World list multiple times.
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Considered one of the most successful transitions from sports entertainment to Hollywood.
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