Discover the defining moments in the early life of Dwayne Johnson. From birth to education, explore key events.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is an American actor, professional wrestler, and businessman. He gained fame in WWE during the Attitude Era, transitioning to a successful acting career with his films grossing over $14.9 billion worldwide. He's among the highest-grossing and highest-paid actors. Beyond entertainment, Johnson is a co-owner of the United Football League, a board member of TKO Group Holdings (UFC/WWE's parent company), and co-founder of Seven Bucks Productions, showcasing his entrepreneurial ventures.
On May 2, 1972, Dwayne Douglas Johnson, known as The Rock, was born. He is an American actor, professional wrestler, co-owner of the United Football League, board member of TKO Group Holdings, and co-founder of Seven Bucks Productions.
In 1990, Dwayne Johnson graduated from Freedom High School in Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania.
In 1991, Dwayne Johnson was a backup player for the University of Miami's national championship-winning football team.
In 1991, Dwayne Johnson was a member of the Miami Hurricanes team that won the national championship.
In 1995, Dwayne Johnson graduated with a Bachelor of General Studies, holding a dual major in criminology and physiology.
On May 3, 1997, Dwayne Johnson married Dany Garcia.
In 1998, Rocky Maivia turned heel by lashing out at fans who had been booing him and joining Faarooq, D'Lo Brown and Kama in the stable called the Nation of Domination, refusing to acknowledge the Rocky Maivia name and instead referring to himself in the third person as the Rock.
In 2000, as part of WWE's "Smackdown Your Vote" campaign, Dwayne Johnson had a speaking role at the 2000 Republican National Convention and attended the 2000 Democratic National Convention.
On August 14, 2001, Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia's daughter, Simone, was born in Davie, Florida.
In 2003, Dwayne Johnson got a partial Samoan Peʻa tattoo on his left side.
In August 2004, Dwayne Johnson was given the noble title Seiuli in recognition of his service to the Samoan people and his descent from Samoan chiefs.
In 2006, Dwayne Johnson founded the Dwayne Johnson Rock Foundation, a charity working with at-risk and terminally ill children.
In 2006, Dwayne Johnson met Lauren Hashian while filming "The Game Plan".
On June 1, 2007, Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia announced they were separating amicably.
In 2007, Dwayne Johnson began dating Lauren Hashian.
In May 2008, Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia's divorce was finalized.
In 2008, Dwayne Johnson voted for Barack Obama.
In 2009, Dwayne Johnson obtained Canadian citizenship through his father's birth and citizenship there.
In 2012, Dwayne Johnson founded his production company, Seven Bucks Productions.
In 2012, Dwayne Johnson voted for Barack Obama.
Dwayne Johnson did not vote in 2016.
In 2016, Dwayne Johnson started his YouTube channel, with his first video featuring Lilly Singh.
In 2017, Dwayne Johnson had the small "Brahma bull" tattoo on his right arm covered with a larger half-sleeve tattoo of a bull's skull.
In 2017, Dwayne Johnson was an independent voter.
On August 18, 2019, Dwayne Johnson and Lauren Hashian married in Hawaii.
In February 2020, WWE announced that Dwayne Johnson's daughter Simone had started training at the WWE Performance Center.
In 2020, Dwayne Johnson endorsed Joe Biden.
In February 2021, Dwayne Johnson expressed interest in running for president.
In April 2021, Dwayne Johnson reiterated his goal to unite the country and stated he would run for president if that's what the people wanted.
In 2021, Dwayne Johnson publicly pledged his support to the Samoa national rugby league team during the Rugby League World Cup.
In May 2022, Dwayne Johnson announced his daughter Simone's ring name would be Ava Raine.
In April 2024, Dwayne Johnson told Fox News that he regretted endorsing Joe Biden and refused to endorse anyone in 2024.
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