Dwayne Johnson

Biography

Johnson first became famous as 'The Rock', a third-generation wrestler who helped define WWE's Attitude Era. His move into acting — viewed sceptically at first — turned into one of the most successful crossover careers in entertainment, built on action franchises, family films and an unusually direct relationship with fans online.

American actor and former professional wrestler whose charisma carried him from WWE superstardom to the top of the Hollywood box office.

Known for

The Rock in WWE, and the Fast & Furious and Jumanji films.

Notable works & defining projects

• Fast & Furious franchise
• Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
• Moana

Notable achievements

• Won 10 world championships in WWE as The Rock
• Among the world's highest-paid actors in multiple Forbes annual rankings
• Voiced Maui in Disney's Moana (2016) and its sequel

Timeline

1. 1996Debuted in the WWF as Rocky Maivia
2. 2001First film roles in The Mummy Returns, leading to The Scorpion King (2002)
3. 2016Voiced Maui in Moana and topped Forbes' highest-paid actors list

Did you know?

• Played college football at the University of Miami, winning a national championship in 1991
• His grandfather Peter Maivia and father Rocky Johnson were also professional wrestlers