Today everyone knows about Dwayne Johnson a.k.a “The Rock”, the 6th most followed person on earth, well on Instagram but that is a big deal when you consider how much that puts in his bank account. We are going to reveal some intriguing facts about this renowned Hollywood celebrity that you should definitely know.
Dwayne Johnson (also known as “Dwayne Douglas Johnson” or “The Rock”) is an American movie producer, Hollywood actor, and retired professional wrestler. Dwayne Johnson was born on May 2, 1972, in Hayward, California, U.S. Dwayne Johnson’s height is about 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 meters).
Johnson was born into a wrestling family. “High Chief” Peter Maivia, his maternal grandfather, emerged on the professional scene in the 1960s and ’70s.
Johnson’s father, “ Soulman” Rocky Johnson, worked the American regional wrestling circuit and boxed. In 1974 he was a sparring mate for George Foreman, then preparing for “The Rumble in the Jungle” with Muhammad Ali.
However, the younger Dwayne Johnson initially preferred the gridiron to the mat. He was a standout high-school athlete, and he participated in the 1991 NCAA Championship football team at the University of Miami (Bachelor of General Studies, 1995).
After injuries hindered his career in the Canadian Football League, he turned his attention to wrestling.
Blessed with an exceptional combination of size, speed, and agility as well as flawless microphone skills, Johnson made his World Wrestling Federation (WWF) debut in 1996 as Rocky Maivia, a name that paid tribute to both his grandfather and his father.
He was heavily promoted as a “face” (a crowd’s favorite), and, after just a few months of exposure, Johnson captured the WWF Intercontinental title.
The aggressive drive triggered a backlash from fans and subsequent storylines saw the Rocky Maivia persona sidelined in favor of the Rock, an unapologetic “heel” (“bad guy”).
This turn led to increased popularity for him. The Rock engaged in a series of high-profile feuds with the biggest stars in the WWF and captured the first of several world championship titles in 1998.
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Quick Facts in Summary
Personal Information
• Full Name — Dwayne Douglas Johnson
• Nick Names — The Rock, Rocky Maivia, The Brahma Bull, The Great One, Flex Kavana, The People’s Champion, The Corporate Champion
• Date Of Birth — May 2, 1972
• Birth Place — Hayward, California, United States
• Profession — Professional Wrestler, Actor, Film Producer, Businessman, Football Player
• Zodiac Sign — Taurus
• Religion — Christian
• Ethnicity — Black Nova Scotian and Samoan
• Nationality — American
• Wrestling Debut — 1996
• Film Debut — 2002
Physical Appearance
• Height — 6 Feet 5 Inches (196 cm)
• Weight — 118 Kg (260 lbs)
• Eyes Color — Dark Brown
Education
• College — University of Miami
• Education — Bachelor’s degree in General Studies in Criminology and Physiology
Family and Relatives
• Father — Rocky Johnson
• Mother — Ata Johnson
• Brother — Curtis Bowles
• Sister — Wanda Bowles
• Cousins — Nia Jax, Rosey, and Roman Reigns
• Grand Father — Peter Maivia
• Grand Mother — Lia Maivia
• Father-In-Law — Sib Hashian
Favorite Things
• Hobbies — Working out, Watching Movies, Listening to Music, Fishing
• Favorite Actor — Tommy Lee Jones
• Favorite Actress — Angela Basset
• Favorite Food — Donuts, Pizza
• Favorite Color — Black
• Favorite Movie — The Godfather
Personal Life
• Marital Status — Married
• First Marriage — May 3, 1997
• Second Marriage — August 18, 2019
• Girlfriends — Dany Garcia and Lauren Hashian
• Wife/ Spouse — Dany Garcia and Lauren Hashian
• Daughters — Simone Alexandra Johnson, Jasmine Johnson, and Tiana
Dwayne Johnson Car Collection
• Pagani Huayra
• Ford F-150 Pickup Custom- Built
• Ferrari Laferrari Matte White
• Rolls Royce Wraith
• 1999 Plymouth Prowler
• 2017 Ford GT
• Ford Mustang 2018
• Cadillac Escalade
• Lamborghini Huracan
Dwayne Johnson’s Movies List
• Beyond The Mat (1999)
• The Mummy Returns (2001)
• Longshot (2001)
• The Scorpion King (2002)
• The Rundown (2003)
• Walking Tall (2004)
• Be Cool (2005)
• Doom (2005)
• Planet 51 (2009)
• Fast and Furious 6 (2013)
• Pain & Gain (2013)
• Snitch (2013)
• Hercules (2014)
• Furious 7 (2015)
• San Andreas (2015)
• The Fate of The Furious (2017)
• Baywatch (2017)
• Jumanji Welcome to The Jungle (2017)
• Rampage (2018)
• Skyscraper (2018)
• Jumanji The Next Level (2019)
• Fighting With My Family (2019)
• Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw (2019)
• Jungle Cruise (2021)
Dwayne Johnson’s TV Shows
• That ’70s Show (1999)
• The Net (1999)
• Star Trek Voyager (2000)
• Saturday Night Live (2000, 2002, 2009, 2015, 2017)
• Cory in The House (2007)
• Hannah Montana (2007)
• Wizards of Waverly Place (2009)
• Family Guy (2010)
• Transformers Prime (2010)
• The Hero (2013)
• Wake Up Call (2014 — 2015)
• Lip Sync Battle (2015)
• Ballers (2015 — 2019)
• MTV Movie Awards (2016)
• Lifeline (2017)
• The Titan Games (2019 — Present)
The famous Hollywood actor’s favorite perfume is Pi by Givenchy. The surprising thing about Dwayne is that he’s afraid of spiders. His favorite dish is pizza. According to him, “In his younger years, he passed through a severe depression. But, he got recovered soon from this mental condition.
