Dwayne Johnson, also known as The Rock, is one of the most popular and successful entertainers in the world. He is known for his successful career as a wrestler, actor, and producer. However, there is much more to Johnson than just his public persona. He is a kind, generous, and down-to-earth person with a big heart.
In this article, we will take a look at 15 fun facts about Dwayne Johnson that you might not know. From his humble beginnings as a wrestler to his successful career as an actor and producer, Johnson is a man of many talents. He is also a role model for many people around the world.
He’s from California
Dwayne Johnson was born in Hayward, California. Hayward is on the eastern side of the San Francisco Bay, which is about halfway between Oakland and San Jose.
He was a national champ in football
Johnson was a defensive lineman for the University of Miami’s football team. In 1991, the team became AP National Champions. He shared the field with teammates like Warren Sapp and Ray Lewis.
He played pro ball in Canada
The NFL didn’t pick Dwayne in the draft, so he signed a contract with the Calgary team in the CFL. Doug Flutie was part of that team as well. Unfortunately, he was let go during his first season.
A star is born
Upon joining the WWF in 1996, Johnson used various names and personas before securing his first championship in 1998.
He’s done TV shows too
In the early days of his acting career, The Rock had roles in two well-known TV series: ‘That ’70s Show’ and ‘Star Trek: Voyager.’ More recently, he starred in the HBO series ‘Ballers’ and the NBC show ‘Young Rock,’ which is based on his life.
His first leading role
Following his appearance in ‘The Mummy Returns’ in 2001, Johnson had his first leading role in the prequel movie ‘The Scorpion King,’ which earned nearly $180 million worldwide. He received a salary of over $5 million for this role.
He’s had numerous starring roles since
Johnson has appeared in some really popular movies recently. He played Hobbs in the ‘Fast & Furious’ series, Mitch in the ‘Baywatch’ movie, and Roadblock in the ‘G.I. Joe’ sequel. He’s also been in several Disney films, like ‘Jungle Cruise.’
Vocal talents
Apart from acting, Johnson has lent his voice to various animated characters, with one of the standout roles being Maui in Disney’s ‘Moana.’
Vocal talents
Apart from his acting roles, Johnson has also provided voices for numerous animated characters, and one of his most notable roles was voicing Maui in Disney’s ‘Moana.’
He’s a best-selling author
Dwayne’s autobiography, titled ‘The Rock Says…’, was the bestseller on the New York Times list for several weeks.
He’s a business owner
In 2020, Johnson and his business partner bought the XFL. The league is set to return to action in 2022.
