It doesnt come as a surprise that fans want to know more about him. Forbes credited the success of Fast & Furious 6, which grossed $789 million globally, and his frequent acting work as primary reasons for topping the list.[284]. The title was named the WWF Championship during The Rock's first six reigns. I asked her, Are you happy ma?. On Thursday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced its first slate of presenters - including Michael B. Jordan, Emily Blunt, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, and Janelle Mone - for . Playing my grandma, Lia Maivia is, Ana Tuisila. Dwayne Johnson was born on 2nd May 1972 to his father, Wayde Johnson, who was a professional wrestler widely known as Rocky Johnson, and his mother, Ata Johnson, who is of Samoan origin. With Rocky often on the road for work, Ata was the constant parental figure and support system in her sons life. [12], In addition to playing football at Freedom High School, Johnson also was a member of the school's track and field and wrestling teams. He also has a 20-year-old daughter with his ex-wife Dany Garcia. The actor said his relationship with his father had taught him the importance of . -- Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson gets personal in Sunday's episode of "Oprah's Master Class." Johnson, 43, describes a scary situation when he was 15 that involved his parents. Before that, he played college football where he got topmost recognition as a national champion in 1991. The EPC's wrestling programs have been ranked best in the nation by WIN magazine and have been described as "among the nation's best in the sport for nearly three decades", and Johnson quickly found himself facing some of the nation's most accomplished high school wrestlers. [231] In 2001, he was also listed on E! [9][10][11], After accepting an athletic scholarship to play at the University of Miami, he was a member of the 1991 national championship team, but largely spent his four college football years in backup roles behind elite players, including future NFL player and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Warren Sapp. [120][121] The Rock won the WWF Championship for a fifth time at King of the Ring on June 25 by scoring the winning pin in a six-man tag team match, teaming with Kane and The Undertaker against Shane McMahon, Triple H and Vince McMahon, whom he pinned. Rocky eventually took over leadership of the "Nation" and began taking the persona of The Rock. John Cena will fill the leading role, with Akiva Goldsman attached as screenwriter. The Rock then resumed his feud with Triple H, as the two had a two out of three falls match at Fully Loaded: In Your House for the Intercontinental title, which the Rock retained in controversial fashion. 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).Dwayne has a daughter, Simone Alexandra Johnson, born in 2001, with his ex-wife Dany Garcia, and daughters, Jasmine, born in 2015, and Tiana Gia, born in 2018, with his wife, singer and songwriter Lauren Hashian. He was a busy man in 2017, taking on starring roles in The Fate of the Furious, a big-screen adaptation of the 1990s lifeguard series Baywatch and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. Actor: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. Dwayne Johnson is all about giving back to his parents. Dwayne Johnson, 50, can undoubtedly attribute a lot of his current success to his childhood. However, on the gridiron, he found success while playing with the Hurricanes during their 1991 national championship season alongside future Super Bowl champ Warren Sapp. Dwayne Johnson Gives Update on Mom After Her Car Crash: She's 'Doing Good', Dwayne Johnson Celebrates His Mom's Birthday by Joining Her in a Dance: 'We Love You', Dwayne Johnson Says the Most Important Thing to Him Is 'Being a Daddy': 'My Number One Priority', WATCH: Dwayne Johnson Uses 'The Force' to Get Work Done on a Private Jet in Funny Video, Dwayne Johnson's 3 Kids: Everything to Know, Dwayne Johnson Uses Daughter Tiana as a Weight for His 'Daddy Curls' in Cute Video: Watch, Dwayne Johnson Holds Daughters in His Arms While Watching Wife Lauren Hashian Sing the National Anthem, Dwayne Johnson Says He's Grateful for Thanksgiving with Family: 'We Count Our Blessings', Kirstie Alley's Daughter Pens Tribute to Her Late Mom on Her 72nd Birthday: 'Wish You Were Here', Dwayne Johnson Surprises Daughters with Guinea Pigs on Christmas: 'I Live for These Moments', Dwayne Johnson's 2 Young Daughters Give Him a Festive Holiday Makeover: 'Dwanta Needs a Tutu', Dwayne Johnson Celebrates 'Fearless' Daughter Jasmine on Her 7th Birthday: 'Best Fishing Buddy', Dwayne Johnson Visits 7-Eleven Where He Used to Shoplift as a Kid to 'Right the Wrong', Dwayne Johnson Brings His Mother to Tears After Buying Her a House: 'Enjoy Your New Home Mom', Chris Pratt Wishes 'Sweet' Wife Katherine Schwarzenegger a Happy Birthday: 'Grateful to Have You', Dwayne Johnson and Lauren Hashian's Relationship Timeline, honor of her 72nd birthday in October 2020. [362][363][364] They have two daughters: Jasmine (born December 17, 2015)[365] and Tiana (born April 17, 2018). That same year, he hosted and produced the TNT reality competition series The Hero,[279][280] and won the Favorite Male Buttkicker Award at the 2013 Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards. Although their lives are as different as can be from the average individual's, their anecdotes sometimes prove to be so universal that fellow parents cannot help but scream, "Oh yeah, same . He opted to accept a full athletic scholarship offer from the University of Miami, whose football program was then one of the best in the nation. Dwayne Johnson, byname the Rock, (born May 2, 1972, Hayward, California, U.S.), American professional wrestler and actor whose charisma and athleticism made him a success in both fields. The 50-year-old actor and former WWF icon shared a photo to his Instagram account Thursday, displaying a badly wrecked red car. The Anoai family of Samoa is notable for producing many famous wrestlers. Known as the. [238] The movie broke a two-year record for the highest-grossing single day in film history by earning US$28,594,667. [330], In March 2016, Johnson partnered with American fitness apparel manufacturer Under Armour to release "Project Rock". With his movies racking up profits in excess of $10 billion so far, Dwayne is currently one of the highest-grossing actors Hollywood boasts of. [36] [37] His mother is the adopted daughter of Peter Maivia, who was also a professional wrestler. [73], At D-Generation X: In Your House on December 7, 1997, Stone Cold Steve Austin defeated the Rock in under six minutes to retain the Intercontinental Championship. His mother, Ata, is Samoan and the adopted daughter of pro wrestler Peter Maivia, while his father Rocky, born Wayde Douglas Bowles was a Black Nova Scotian and a member of the first black tag team champions, with Tony Atlas, in WWE history. Complete Name: Dwayne Douglas Johnson Date of Birth: May 2, 1972 Birth Place: Hayward, California, U.S. On June 1, 2007, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and his then wife of ten years, Dany Garcia announced that they were separating amicably. Results January 30, 2003", "WWE Ruthless Aggression Review: Hollywood Rock TJR Wrestling", "Ranking Every Steve Austin vs The Rock Match At Wrestlemania (Worst To Best)", "Be a part of the 2008 WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony", "John Cena's Fruity Pebbles, Cookie Puss and Other Unflattering WWE Nicknames", "Raw: Finally, The Rock has returned to WWE", "The Rock costs Cena retained the championship at WrestleMania XXVII", "Caldwell's WWE Raw results 4/4: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live Raw The Rock & Austin live, fall-out from WrestleMania 27, Sin Cara debut", "The Rock to appear in Survivor Series tag team match", "WWE Survivor Series: The Rock and John Cena vs. In an attempt at a "false finish", Big Show intended to throw the Rock over the top rope in a running powerslam-like position, before the Rock countered the move on the ring apron, sending Big Show to the floor before re-entering the ring as the winner. 24) wins the Royal Rumble Match", "Triple H w/ Stephanie McMahon vs. Mick Foley w/ Linda McMahon vs. Big Show w/ Shane McMahon vs. [373], In February 2020, WWE announced that Johnson's daughter Simone began training at the WWE Performance Center,[374] making her the first fourth-generation WWE wrestler. "We go down this unpredictable road of life and we never know what's around the corner - so we do our best to treat every day for what it is - a true blessing," he wrote. The Rock w/ Mr. McMahon", "The Rock defeats Triple H to become new WWE Champion", "The Rock's fourth WWE Championship reign", "The Rock vs. [367][368][369], In recognition of his service to the Samoan people, and because he is a descendant of Samoan chiefs, Johnson was given the noble title of Seiuli (meaning the son of Malietoa [Alo o Malietoa]) by Malietoa Tanumafili II during his visit there on August 9, 2004. [306][307] A sequel to the box-office hit San Andreas was announced to be in the pre-production stage with the director of the first film, Brad Peyton, returning as director along with the main cast (marking the fourth collaboration between the two following Journey 2, San Andreas, and Rampage). Image: Dwayne Johnson Family: Girlfriend Lauren Hashian (Left), Daughter Simone & mother Ata Johnson Dwayne Johnson Parents Dwayne Johnson was born the son of Ata Maivia (Mother)- a Samoan & Wayde Douglas Bowles (Father)- a second generation Wrestler from Canada. The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Jasmine, in December 2015. He was a member of the Miami Hurricanes football team during his freshman year in 1991, and won that year's national championship. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson may be a tough guy on screen, but his softer side comes out when it comes to his family. Mike Marsland/WireImage; Dwayne Johnson Instagram Dwayne Johnson; Dwayne Johnson's pancakes Dwayne Johnson loves his cheat-meal Sundays particularly when there's extra syrup. Rocky Soulman Johnson had a complicated relationship with Dwayne, but his career as a hall of fame wrestler certainly had an impact on his son. While Johnson was away from WWE, the company continued to sell "The Rock" merchandise, and he continued to be featured prominently in the opening montages of their television shows. In 1999, the Rock was listed No. Through sharing his and his late fathers story he hopes to give a unique outlook to those who are facing struggles within their family. The show stars Johnson and other actors playing younger versions of the actor. The ascension of Dwayne Johnson in the world of pro wrestling and entertainment continues during Young Rock season 3. London. His films have grossed over $3.5 billion in North America and over $10.5 billion worldwide,[8] making him one of the world's highest-grossing and highest-paid actors. We may earn a commission through links on our site. Dwayne Douglas Johnson Occupation American actor, producer, and semi-retired professional wrestler Birth Date May 2, 1972 Age 50 years Zodiac Sign Taurus Birthplace Hayward, California, United States Education University of Miami Nationality American Dwayne Johnson family members Father's Name Rocky "Soulman" Johnson Mother's Name [85][87] On December 13, 1998, at the pay-per-view named after him, Rock Bottom: In Your House, the Rock had a rematch with Mankind for the WWF Championship. Originally cast in the role as early as September 2014 as the antagonist, in a film centered around the superhero Billy Batson/Shazam,[324][325] his villainous role for Shazam! The wrestler who became an actor was born in the house of Ata Johnson (ne Maivia) and the professional wrestler Rocky Johnson. The 46-year-old Rampage star shared a touching story. [140] At the next pay-per-view, Vengeance on December 9, 2001, the Rock lost the World Championship to Jericho, who would then unify the WWF and World titles later that night. The title was renamed the World Championship during his second reign. [269], At the 2021 Survivor Series, WWE held a 25-man Battle Royal to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of The Rock's WWE debut. Johnson was born into a wrestling family. 2 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the, Guess Who's Back or: Return of the Year (2011), "Tell Me You Didn't Just Say That" Insult of the Year (2014) , The Texas Outlaws (Bonecrusher and Crowbar), The Dog Catchers (Dog Catcher #1 and Dog Catcher #2), The Shooting Stars (Troy Haste and Jerry Faith, This page was last edited on 2 March 2023, at 16:11. [191] On the January 7, 2013, episode of Raw, the Rock returned to confront his Royal Rumble opponent CM Punk. [211], On the January 25, 2016, episode of Raw, the Rock was in a segment that saw him converse with The Miz, Big Show, Lana and Rusev before he and his relatives, The Usos, got into an altercation with then-WWE Tag Team Champions, The New Day. Born in Nova Scotia, Canada in 1944, Rocky began his career at the young age of 16 and was finally inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2008. [189] This event broke the record for biggest professional wrestling pay-per-view buyrate. Vince McMahon then asserted that if The Shield attacked the Rock in his title match with CM Punk, Punk would be stripped of the WWE Championship. This experience shaped him into the man he eventually became. After playing college football with the Miami Hurricanes, Dwayne made serious attempts to play American football professionally. father: Rocky Johnson mother: Ata Johnson siblings: Wanda Bowles children: Jasmine Johnson, Simone Alexandra Johnson, Tiana Gia Johnson Born Country: United States Quotes By Dwayne Johnson Actors Height: 6'5" (196 cm ), 6'5" Males Ancestry: Irish American, American New Zealander, Canadian American U.S. State: California More Facts After the match, the Rock gave Cena a Rock Bottom. Never miss a story sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. [20], In 2013, Johnson hosted and produced the TNT reality competition series The Hero. In Young Rock Dwayne Johnson offers insight into his relationship with his father and how these formative years helped define him as a person. He even got drafted and played for a while before injuries forced him to stop and take up wrestling which he naturally excelled in. 10 Preston Lifelong wrestling fan. 1. The finals occurred at Survivor Series on November 15, 1998, where the Rock defeated Vince McMahon's associate, Mankind, to win his first WWF Championship. Its title is Grand Chief Tafiaiafi. [322], In 2021, his biographical comedy-drama series Young Rock began airing on NBC. After 30 years of marriage, the couple divorced in 2003. [312], Johnson has been a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in the Actor's Branch since 2017. He was 75 at the time. She just started crying and breaking down." The Red Notice star and successful producer is also famous for his former career as a pro wrestler. Johnson left WWE in 2004 and returned in 2011 as a part-time performer until 2013, making sporadic appearances until retiring in 2019. His mother, Feagaimaleata Fitisemanu Maivia also known as Ata Johnson, is from Samoan background and the daughter of professional wrestler Peter Fanene Maivia. The project will be directed by Robert Zemeckis from a script written by Randall Wallace. [56] Additionally, Johnson was one of the university's most prolific student speakers in the Miami-area community, frequently delivering positive messages about his own struggles and encouraging them to remain in school and avoid the dangers of drug use. He correctly predicted that Bobby Lashley would defeat Umaga at WrestleMania 23 in Donald Trump and Vince McMahon's "Battle of the Billionaires" Hair vs Hair match. The Rock's number one contendership for the WWF Championship was then put on the line against Big Show at No Way Out on February 27, 2000, which Big Show won after Shane McMahon interfered. She HAD TO BE tough as nails in a male dominated, shark infested world of wrestling. Rocky moved to Toronto from Nova Scotia at the age of 16 to pursue his own dreams of becoming a wrestler. His post was responded to by a variety of names from both the sports and acting worlds, including well wishes from Olympian Michael Phelps and Bond star Pierce Brosnan. We go home and theres a lock on the door and an eviction notice. He played a supporting role in Be Cool (2005) - most notable for the meta element of playing a bodyguard that wants to become an actor[275] - and was the primary antagonist in Doom (2005). Rocky would end up retiring in 1991, just a few years before the Rock himself would join the ring. [300][301][302] Also in 2021, Johnson starred in Netflix's film Red Notice, written and directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber. Together with his wife Lia Maivia the Grand Chief had built the Polynesian Pacific Pro Wrestling (PPW) and partnered with Rocky within the independent wrestling scene. Is Riley Keough Singing in Daisy Jones & The Six? [294][295][296][297][298] In addition to his work on the film, Johnson assisted with re-designing the titular ride for all Disney theme parks. Like the school's football team, its track and field and wrestling teams competed in the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference (EPC), a high school athletic conference known for being among the nation's best. [192] On January 11, he made his first SmackDown appearance in ten years, getting into an altercation with Team Rhodes Scholars, resulting in him delivering a Rock Bottom to Damien Sandow and a People's Elbow to Cody Rhodes. [292], In 2021, Johnson co-starred with Emily Blunt in The Walt Disney Company's Jungle Cruise, as Frank Wolff and Lily Houghton, respectively. Between the drama of Dwayne Johnson (portrayed by Uli Latukefu) headlining WrestleMania and finally fulfilling his longtime promise of buying his parents a house, it might be easy to forget where the episode started by the end. [260], Derived from one of his catchphrases "lay the smackdown", WWE introduced its second flagship program WWE SmackDown in 1999 which later became television's second longest-running weekly episodic program in history. [144] Despite the Rock portraying a heroic character and Hogan a villain, a portion of the crowd attending the SkyDome was rooting heavily for Hogan. College football recruiters ranked Johnson as one of the top ten high school defensive tackles in the nation. [261] The term "smackdown" was instituted in Merriam-Webster dictionaries since 2007. Instagram / Dwayne Johnson Proud Papa "The world will one day hear from you too, my strong little love," Dwayne wrote in dedication to his daughter Tia for International Women's Day. [112] The Rock then defeated Big Show, on the March 13 episode of Raw Is War, to regain the right to face the WWF Champion, Triple H, at WrestleMania 2000 on April 2, 2000, in a Fatal Four-way elimination match, also including Big Show and Mick Foley. [210] On June 27, the Rock appeared at a live event in Boston, where he confronted Bo Dallas and gave him a Rock Bottom. [65][66][67] Maivia then successfully defended the title against Helmsley at In Your House 13: Final Four. Reigns then won the match and the Rock endorsed him in the ring. Atas father Grand Chief Peter Maivia was also a wrestler and with his wife Lia Maivia he built Polynesian Pacific Pro Wrestling. Dwayne Johnson drops $1,500 to save orphaned puppy's life", "Dwayne Johnson donates thousands to aid Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts", "@therock on Instagram: "Cool update on ARMED FORCES DAY.
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