Dwayne Johnson — biographical portrait
A Documentary Film

Dwayne Johnson

Dwayne Johnson - Overview Full Name Dwayne Douglas Johnson Birth Information Date: May 2, 1972 Place: Hayward, California, United States Current Age: In his early 50s Nationality American and Canadian (dual citizenship) Physical Stats Height: 6'5" (1.96 m) Weight: Approximately 260 lbs (118 kg) in wrestling; varies for film...

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01

Origins

The Beginning

Dwayne Johnson - Overview Date: May 2, 1972 Place: Hayward, California, United States Current Age: In his early 50s American and Canadian (dual citizenship) Height: 6'5" (1.96 m) Weight: Approximately 260 lbs (118 kg) in wrestling; varies for film roles Build: Muscular,...

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The Rise

Building a Legacy

Dwayne Johnson - Career Professional Wrestling Career (1996-2004, 2011-2013) Debut and Early WWF Years (1996-1997) Debuted in WWF (now WWE) in 1996 as "Rocky Maivia" Name combined his father's (Rocky) and grandfather's (Maivia) names Initial "babyface" (good guy) character was poorly...

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The Work

Defining Moments

Dwayne Johnson - Major Achievements Professional Wrestling Achievements 8-time WWE Champion (World Heavyweight Champion) 2-time WCW Champion 2-time Intercontinental Champion 5-time Tag Team Champion (with Mankind, The Undertaker, Chris Jericho) Royal Rumble winner (2000) Sixth Triple...

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The Peak

Greatest Achievements

Dwayne Johnson - Acting Technique and Style Johnson's transition from wrestling to acting was unique. Professional wrestling combines athletic performance with character work and improvisation, giving Johnson a foundation that translated surprisingly well to film: - Comfort with physical...

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The Legacy

Lasting Impact

Johnson frequently shares moments with his daughters on social media and has spoken extensively about the importance of fatherhood.

(1.96 m) - **Weight:** Approximately 260 lbs (118 kg) in wrestling; varies for film roles - **Build:** Muscular, athletic - **Nicknames:**

— Dwayne Johnson - Overview

The People's Champion,

— Dwayne Johnson - Overview

The Most Electrifying Man in Sports Entertainment

— Dwayne Johnson - Overview

- Name combined his father's (Rocky) and grandfather's (Maivia) names - Initial

— Dwayne Johnson - Career

(good guy) character was poorly received by fans - Won Intercontinental Championship in February 1997 ### The Birth of

— Dwayne Johnson - Career

Filmography

Year Title Role/Impact Type
1972 Full Name Performance Film
1972 Birth Information Performance Film
1996 Active Years Performance Film
1991 University of Miami (1991-1995) Performance Film
1996 Early Wrestling Training Performance Film
2002 - Played the Scorpion King; brief appearance - Performance Film
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