Name | Dwayne Douglas Johnson |
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Nickname | The Rock |
Birthdate | May 2, 1972 |
Birthplace | Hayward, California |
Height | 6'5" (196 cm) |
Occupation | Actor, producer, retired professional wrestler |
Years Active | 1995 - present |
Spouse | Lauren Hashian |
Children | 3 |
Parents | Rocky Johnson (father), Ata Maivia (mother) |
Grandparents | Peter Maivia (maternal grandfather), Lia Maivia (maternal grandmother) |
Education | Bachelor of General Studies degree in criminology and physiology from the University of Miami |
Notable Films | Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Moana, Fast and Furious franchise, San Andreas, Central Intelligence |
Wrestling Achievements | 8-time WWE Champion, 5-time Tag Team Champion, Royal Rumble Winner (2000) |
Awards | 2 People's Choice Awards, 1 Teen Choice Award, 1 MTV Movie Award, 1 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award, 1 Image Award |
Net Worth | $320 million (as of 2022) |
Background:
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was born on May 2, 1972, in Hayward, California, to Ata Maivia, a Samoan and Peter Maivia, a professional wrestler. His father, Rocky Johnson, was also a professional wrestler. Johnson grew up in a wrestling family and spent much of his childhood traveling with his father and watching him compete in the ring.
Johnson attended the University of Miami on a football scholarship, where he played as a defensive lineman on the university's football team. However, his football career was cut short due to injuries, and he decided to pursue a career in professional wrestling.
Johnson made his debut in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in 1996 under the ring name "Rocky Maivia," a combination of his father's and grandfather's ring names. He quickly became a fan favorite and won his first WWF Championship in 1998.
In 2001, Johnson made his transition to acting and has since become a successful Hollywood actor. He has starred in a variety of movies, including action movies, comedies, and family-friendly movies. He has also ventured into producing, with his production company Seven Bucks Productions.
Aside from his entertainment career, Johnson is also known for his philanthropy. He has supported various charities and causes, including children's healthcare and education. He has established the Dwayne Johnson Rock Foundation to support these causes.
Overall, Johnson's background is rooted in wrestling and football, but he has expanded his career to include acting, producing, and philanthropy.
This table includes all of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's film roles from 2002 to 2023
Year | Film Title | Character Name |
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2002 | The Scorpion King | Mathayus |
2003 | The Rundown | Beck |
2004 | Walking Tall | Chris Vaughn |
2005 | Be Cool | Elliot Wilhelm |
2005 | Doom | Sargeant John "Reaper" Grimm |
2006 | Gridiron Gang | Sean Porter |
2007 | Reno 911!: Miami | Agent Rick Smith |
2007 | Southland Tales | Boxer Santaros/The Rock |
2008 | Get Smart | Agent 23 |
2009 | Race to Witch Mountain | Jack Bruno |
2010 | Tooth Fairy | Derek Thompson |
2010 | Faster | Driver |
2011 | Fast Five | Luke Hobbs |
2012 | Journey 2: The Mysterious Island | Hank |
2013 | Snitch | John Matthews |
2013 | G.I. Joe: Retaliation | Roadblock |
2013 | Pain & Gain | Paul Doyle |
2014 | Hercules | Hercules |
2015 | Furious 7 | Luke Hobbs |
2015 | San Andreas | Raymond "Ray" Gaines |
2016 | Central Intelligence | Bob Stone/Robbie Wheirdicht |
2016 | Moana (voice role) | Maui |
2017 | The Fate of the Furious | Luke Hobbs |
2017 | Baywatch | Mitch Buchannon |
2017 | Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle | Dr. Smolder Bravestone |
2018 | Rampage | Davis Okoye |
2018 | Skyscraper | Will Sawyer |
2019 | Fighting with My Family | Himself |
2019 | Hobbs & Shaw | Luke Hobbs |
2020 | Red Notice (post-production) | John Hartley |
2021 | Jungle Cruise | Frank Wolff |
2022 | Black Adam (filming) | Teth-Adam/Black Adam |
2023 | Doc Savage (announced) | Clark "Doc" Savage Jr./Doc Savage |