Dwayne Johnson

Dwayne Johnson, also known as The Rock, is an American actor, professional wrestler, and businessman.

He gained recognition as one of the greatest professional wrestlers in history, before turning his focus into acting. He’s listed as one of the highest-paid and highest-grossing actors in the world.

Career

He started his career as an athlete. In his university, he became a successful football player. However, he got a back injury and decided to be a professional wrestler instead.

He began his debut in 1996 and signed the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) contract. Rocky Maivia was his debut name.

Eliminations and matches had passed. He was called the Nation of Domination as Dwayne had won many championships such as the Intercontinental Championship and King of the Ring tournament.

In 1997, he changed his name to The Rock. He took a rest from the wrestling arena in 2000. Then, he appeared in The Mummy Returns in 2001 and The Scorpion King in 2002.

The movies were financially victorious. After that, he took a role in popular movie franchises including Fast & Furious and G.I Joe.

He eventually announced his retirement from the wrestling arena in 2019.

Profile

Full name: Dwayne Johnson
Stage name: Dwayne Johnson, The Rock
Nickname: Dewey, The Rock, The Brahma Bull
Birthplace: May 2, 1972
Birthplace: Hayward, California, United States
Nationality: American
Religion: Christian
Profession: Professional Wrestler, Actor, Businessman
Education: University of Miami
Hobbies: Working out, listening to music, fishing
Instagram: @therock
Facebook: @DwayneJohnson
YouTube: The Rock
TikTok: @therock
Twitter: @TheRock

Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance

Height: 188 cm (6’4”)
Weight: 119 Kg (262 lbs)
Blood Type: –
Hair Color: Bald
Eye Color: Dark brown
Body Measurements: 50-35-23 (Bust -50, Waist -35, and Arms -23 inches)
Shoe Size: 14 (US)

Family

Father: Rocky Johnson
Mother: Ata Johnson
Brother: Curtis Bowles
Sister: Wanda Bowles
Children: Jasmine Johnson and Tiana Gia Johnson

Wife, Girlfriend, & Dating History

Dany Garcia

He was married to Dany Garcia, who’s a film and TV producer, in May 1997. The couple are blessed with a daughter who was born in August 2001 named Simone Alexandra.

Unfortunately, they chose to separate in June 2007. He revealed in a CNN interview with piers Morgan that neither of them was able to meet their marriage expectation and admitted that he made plenty of mistakes.

Irina Shayk

He used to be linked romantically to Irina Shayk, who’s his co-star in Hercules, around January 2015.

Dwayne has appeared multiple times on her Instagram posts. That being said, none of them ever addressed the dating rumors.

Lauren Hashian

Dwayne began a relationship with Lauren Hashian, who’s a model and the daughter of former Boston drummer Sib Hashian, in 2007.

The couple have two children, Jasmine Johnson (born in December 2015) and Tiana Gia Johnson (born in April 2018).

They finally tied the knot in marriage in August 2019.

Net Worth

According to multiple online sources, his net worth is estimated at $800 million to $820 million.

He primarily earns his income through his business ventures, starring in various movies, and brand endorsements.

Acting

Dwayne is amongst the highest-paid entertainers around the world. He approximately earns a minimal of $100 million annually as an actor, which also leads to brand deals and endorsements.

The average paid he gain for starring in late 20s movies he’s in is around $20 million. For examples, he’s estimated to earn $22 million from Jungle Cruise, $19 million for Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, and $23.5 million for the sequel Jumanji: The Next Level.

Business Ventures

He owns around 30% to 40% of shares in Teremana Tequila, which brand valuation sits at least at $2 billion.

Theoretically, he might earn more than $1 billion from this company, which is far higher number than he has ever made in the entertainment industry.

Real Estate

He reportedly purchased an estate property in Powder Springs, Georgia, in late 2019 for $9.5 million. It was said to have 8 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. The property then listed for sale for $7.5 million just 14 months later.

Earlier, he owned a house nearby Fort Lauderdale that was sold for $4.5 million in 2019.

Dwayne was reported to buy a mansion worth $28 million in Beverly Park that previously was owned by Paul Reiser in 2021.

Facts

His signature is his well-built and muscular physique.
He likes Groucho Marx’s eyebrow trademark.
You can see his wax figure at Madame Tussaud’s museum, London.
He is afraid of spiders.
To build his body, Dwayne has to eat healthily. However, he eats sushi and much cream cheese on his cheat day.
Tommy Lee Jones is his favorite actor.
He loves black.
Brian Gewirtz, Rob Corddry, and Hugh Jackman are his close friends.
Hiz late father was also a professional wrestler and recorded history in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) as the first black champions.
His father is of Black Nova Scotian ancestry and his mother has Samoan background.
In 1995, he finished his bachelor’s degree in General Studies, Criminology, and Physiology.
He became a football player during his time in the university.
He filmed as his father in 1999 for That ’70s Show: That Wrestling Show.
In 2002, he received a paycheck worth 5.5 million USD for his role in The Scorpion King. This was recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records as the first actor who got top billing.
The 2003 WWE is his last match. He fought against Bill Goldberg.
He and his wife donated 2 million USD to the University of Miami in 2006.
In the same year, he built the Dwayne Johnson Rock Foundation. This fundraiser focuses on the terminally ill children’s betterment.
In 2015, Muscle & Fitness named him Man of the Century.
During the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, Johnson and his family donated 1 million USD to the United Way agencies. Then, he and The Jets Wire added 2 million USD.
Dwayne’s daughter, Simone Alexandra, followed his path in WWE. She even becomes the youngest wrestling athlete there.
He launched his tequila brand, Teremana Tequila, in 2020.
His song You’re Welcome for Moana earned multi-platinum in the United States.
His ideal type is…

Movies

Red One (2023), as Callum Drift
Black Adam (2022), as Black Adam
DC League of Super-Pets (2022), as Krypto, Anubis, Black Adam
Red Notice (2021), as John Hartley
Free Guy (2021), as Bank Robber #2
Jungle Cruise (2021), as Frank Wolff
Jumanji: The Next Level (2019), as Dr. Xander “Smolder” Bravestone, Bravestone’s father
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019), as Luke Hobbs
Shazam! (2019), as Black Adam
Fighting with My Family (2019), as himself
Skyscraper (2018), as Will Sawyer
Rampage (2018), as Davis Okoye
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017), as Dr. Xander “Smolder” Bravestone
Rock and a Hard Place (2017), as himself
Baywatch (2017), as Mitch Buchannon
The Fate of the Furious (2017), as Luke Hobbs
Moana (2016), as Maui
Central Intelligence (2016), as Bob Stone (voice)
Jem and the Holograms (2015), as himself
San Andreas (2015), as Raymond Gaines
Furious 7 (2015), as Luke Hobbs
Hercules (2014), as Hercules
Empire State (2013), as Det. James Ransome
Fast & Furious 6 (2013), as Luke Hobbs
Pain & Gain (2013), as Paul Doyle
I. Joe: Retaliation (2013), as Roadblock
Snitch (2013), as John Matthews
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012), as Hank
Fast Five (2011), as Luke Hobbs
Faster (2010), as Driver
You Again (2010), as Air Marshal
The Other Guys (2010), as Christopher Danson
Why Did I Get Married Too? (2010), as Daniel Franklin
Tooth Fairy (2010), as Derek
Planet 52 (2009), as Captain Charles T. Baker (voice)
Race to Witch Mountain (2009), Jack Bruno
Get Smart (2008), as Agent 23
The Game Plan (2007), as Joe Kingman
Reno 911! Miami (2007), as Agent Rick Smith
Gridiron Gang (2006), as Sean Porter
Southland Tales (2006), as Boxer Santaros / Jericho Cane
Doom (2005), as Sarge
Be Cool (2005), as Elliot Wilhelm
Walking Tall (2004), as Chris Vaughn
The Rundown (2003), as Beck
The Scorpion King (2002), as Mathayus
Longshot (2001), as Mugger
The Mummy Returns (2001), as The Scorpion King
Beyond the Mat (1999), as himself

Quotes

“What’s the key to success? The key is, there is no key. Be humble, hungry, and the hardest worker in any room.”

“With drive and a bit of talent you can move mountains.”

“Don’t be afraid to be ambitious about your goals. Hard work never stops. Neither should your dreams.”

“If something stands between you and your success, MOVE IT! Never be denied.”

“The wall! Your success is on the other side. Can’t jump over it or go around it. You know what to do.”

“Not only do I think being nice and kind is easy, but being kind, in my opinion is important.”

“Failure’s not an option. It’s just a step.”

“You don’t need directions, just point yourself to the top and go!”

“When life puts you in tough situations, don’t say ‘Why me?’ just say ‘Try me’.”

“Success isn’t overnight. It’s when every day you get a little better than the day before. It all adds up.”

“There is no substitute for hard work. Always be humble and hungry.”

“Blood, sweat and respect. First two you give, last one you earn.”

“When you walk up to opportunities door, don’t knock it. Kick that b!tch in, smile and introduce yourself.”

“In 1995 I had $7 bucks in my pocket and I knew two things: I’m broke as hell and one day I won’t be.”

“The men I idolized built their bodies and became somebody – like Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger – and I thought, ‘That can be me.’ So I started working out. The funny thing is I didn’t realize back then that I was having a defining moment.”