Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is one of the most popular celebrities in the world. Dive in to know about his biography, film career and wrestling days here.Dwayne Johnson, also known by his stage name “The Rock,” is one of the most famous people on the planet. The former professional wrestler has amassed a huge fanbase thanks to his insane exploits in the WWE and subsequent Hollywood career.
Johnson is considered one of the greatest professional wrestlers in history and has been part of several box-office blockbuster franchises like the Fast and Furious series, Jumanji and the DCEU. His films have grossed over $3.5 billion in North America and over $10.5 billion worldwide.
However, The Rock is known for his charming yet intense persona that translates onto the screen as well. He usually plays gruff, burly men like Agent Hobbs in the Fast and Furious series.
Johnson had a major falling out with his co-star Vin Diesel during the filming of The Fate of the Furious (2018) and but has decided to let bygones be bygones and return to the franchise in a solo film. At age 51, The Rock is showing no signs of slowing down. Read on to learn about his inspirational life journey, wrestling career, Hollywood filmography and personal life here.
Full Name | Dwayne Douglas Johnson |
Birthday | May 2, 1972 (age 51)
Hayward, California, U.S. |
Father | Rocky Johnson |
Mother | Ata Johnson |
Family: Anoa’i | |
Ethnicity | African-American, Irish, Samoan |
Alma mater | University of Miami (BGS) |
Years active | 1996–2019 (wrestling)
1999–present (acting) |
Spouse | Dany Garcia (m. 1997; div. 2008)
Lauren Hashian (m. 2019) |
Children | 3 daughters |
Ring name(s) | Dwayne Johnson
Flex Kavana Rocky Maivia The Rock |
height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) |
Weight | 260 lb (118 kg) |