Biography
Dwayne Douglas Johnson (born May 2, 1972) is an American actor, producer and former professional wrestler who is known by the stage name, The Rock.
After joining the Worldwide Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), he came to the limelight and rose to be one of the top wrestlers in the sport within a decade.
A prolific actor, Dwayne Johnson has starred in several box-office movies, which have grossed over $10.5 billion (USD) worldwide.
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| Real Name: | Dwayne Douglas Johnson |
| Stage Name: | The Rock |
| Born: | 2 May 1972 (age 52 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Hayward, California, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.96 m |
| Parents: | Rocky Johnson, Ata Johnson |
| Siblings: | Curtis Bowles, Wanda Bowles |
| Wife • Spouse: | Lauren Hashian (m. 2019), Dany Garcia (m. 1997–2008) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | N/A |
| Children: | Simone Alexandra Johnson, Tiana Gia Johnson, Jasmine Johnson |
| Occupation: | Actor • Filmmaker |
| Net Worth: | US$350 million |
Early Life & Education
Dwayne Johnson has Samoan, Irish and Black Nova Scotian ancestry. He was born on the 2nd of May 1972 in Hayward. He has a brother named Curtis Bowles and a sister whose name is Wanda Bowles.
He was birthed and raised in California. He was born to Rocky Johnson (father), a former professional wrestler, and Ata Johnson (mother).
Dwayne Johnson spent part of his childhood living with his mother’s family in Auckland. During his elementary school days, he was on the school’s rugby team. As a high school student, he was an active member of the football, track and field, and wrestling teams.
Career
After he didn’t make the NFL draft, Dwayne Johnson decided to try his hands at wrestling. This decision was motivated by his family’s success in the industry. His father and maternal grandfather were former professional wrestlers.
He bagged a contract with World Wrestling Foundation (WWF, which is now known as WWE) and commenced his wrestling career in 1996. Within a few years, he became one of the leading wrestlers in WWF and warmed his way into the hearts of many wrestling fans.
His fans liked him because he adopted the gimmick of a trash talker. In 2004, he decided to retire from wrestling and focus on his budding acting career.
As a wrestler, Dwayne Johnson achieved several laurels in the eight years of his career. He was a ten-time World Champion, two-time Intercontinental champion, and the Royal Rumble winner in 2000.
He made his acting debut in the 2002 movie, The Scorpion King, playing the lead role in the film. This movie brought him to national prominence in Hollywood, and he began to secure more acting roles.
In the past two decades, he has starred in commercially successful films such as Tooth Fairy, The Game Plan, Central Intelligence, Fast and Furious, Hercules, Journey 2: Mysterious Island, Skyscraper, Rampage and San Andreas.
Dwayne Johnson is also a filmmaker and received credits for producing the drama series, Ballers, which aired on HBO from 2015 to 2019. He also starred in the series. He is also the producer of Young Rock, which is an autobiographical sitcom.
The entertainment star is also an author. He wrote and released his autobiography, The Rock Says, in 2000. The book was a commercial success and made it to the New York Times Bestseller list.
As an entrepreneur, Dwayne Johnson is the founder of the production company, Seven Bucks Productions. He is also a co-owner of the American football league club, XFL.
Social Media
The movie star Dwayne Johnson has over 315 million followers on Instagram and over 16.1 million followers on Twitter.
- Instagram handle: @therock
- Twitter handle: @TheRock
Personal Life
Dwayne Johnson is a family man. He got married to his first wife, Dany Garcia, on the 3rd of May 1997. Their daughter, Simone Alexandra Johnson, was born on the 14th of August 2001.
Dany Garcia is an entrepreneur, bodybuilder and producer. Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia became separated in June 2007 and finalized their divorce in May 2008.
Dwayne Johnson got married to his second wife, Lauren Haishan, on the 18th of August 2019. Dwayne Johnson and Lauren Haishan had been dating since 2008. The couple’s first daughter, Jasmine Johnson, was born in 2015, while their second daughter, Tiana Gia Johnson, was birthed in 2018.
Dwayne Johnson and his family reside in Los Angeles. He also owns properties in Virginia and Florida.
Net Worth
He is one of the highest-paid entertainers globally, which has helped him amass a fortune over the years.
Dwayne Johnson has an estimated net worth of US$350 million.
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