Dwayne Johnson (aka The Rock) Add to My Celebs Age 40 Birthday May. 2nd, 1972 Born in Hayward, California, USA Height 6' 4

Dwayne Johnson (aka The Rock)'s Main TV Roles Show Character(s) Kid's Choice Awards 2009 The Rock Transformers Prime Cliffhjumper Sexiest Dwayne John… WWF Superstars The Rock

Main Movie Roles 2010 - You Again 2010 - Why Did I Get Married Too? 2010 - The Other Guys 2010 - Faster 2009 - Planet 51 2009 - Race To Witch Mountain 2008 - Get Smart 2007 - The Game Plan 2007 - Reno 911!: Miami 2006 - Southland Tales 2006 - Gridiron Gang 2005 - Doom 2005 - Be Cool 2004 - Walking Tall 2003 - The Rundown 2002 - The Scorpion King 2001 - The Mummy Returns 1999 - Beyond the Mat

NOTE: Complete List of Works can be found at IMDB


BIOGRAPHY:

Dwayne Douglas Johnson was born in Hayward, California on May 2nd 1972 to Rocky Johnson (II) and Ata Johnson. While growing up, Dwayne traveled around a lot with his parents and watched his father perform in the ring. During his high school years, Dwayne began playing football and he soon received a full scholarship from the University of Miami where he had tremendous success as a football player. In 1995, Dwayne suffered a back injury which cost him a place in the NFL. He then signed a 3 year deal with the Canadian League but left after a year to pursue a career in wrestling. He made his wrestling debut in the USWA under the name Flex Kavanah where he won the tag team championship with Brett Sawyer. In 1996, Dwayne joined the WWE and became Rocky Maivia where he joined a group known as "The Nation of Domination" and turned heel. Rocky eventually took over leadership of the "Nation" and began taking the persona of The Rock. After the "Nation" split, The Rock joined another elite group of wrestlers known as the "Corporation" and began a memorable feud with Steve Austin (IV). Soon the Rock was kicked out of the "Corporation". He turned face and became known as "The Peoples Champion". In 2000, the Rock took time off from WWE to film his appearance in The Mummy Returns (2001). He returned in 2001 during the WCW/ECW invasion where he joined a team of WWE wrestlers at The Scorpion King (2002), a prequel to The Mummy Returns (2001). He is divorced from his first wife Dany Garcia (Garcia). They have a daughter together named Simone Alexandra, born in 2001.


TRIVIA:

• Officially proclaimed himself "The Rock" during a promo where he attacked 'Ron Simmons (I)' (qv) (Faarooq) in a _"WWF Raw Is War" (1997)_ (qv) telecast.
• Was 'Tim Burton (I)' (qv)'s second choice for the role of Willy Wonka in _Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)_ (qv).
• Remains close friends with WWE writer 'Brian Gewirtz' (qv).
• 'Tonga Fifita' (qv), the wrestler known as Haku, was Best Man at Dwayne and 'Dany Garcia' (qv)'s wedding.
• His wedding anniversary falls on the same day as 'Stu Hart' (qv)'s birthday. Stu's son, 'Bret Hart' (qv), would often give him tips on how to improve in his matches.
• While filming _Be Cool (2005)_ (qv), he was _"Punk'd" (2003)_ (qv) by 'Ashton Kutcher' (qv)'s crew. They set his trailer on fire, which didn't seem to faze him. It was only after Vince, one of the _"Punk'd" (2003)_ (qv) crew, blamed the fire on him that things got really heated and they revealed the gag.
• Although he has lived in the United States for most of his life, he has Samoan citizenship as his mother is Samoan. He has often stated in interviews he is proud of his Samoan heritage and feels honored to be a Samoan.
• First ever 7 time WWE World Champion.

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