Dwayne Johnson is a popular actor who has managed to achieve significant success in the film industry. In this he was helped by his sports past. But there are other talents, undeniable merits. For example, great charisma and great physical shape. Thanks to such features, Dwayne gets roles in the most popular films.
Duane was born in 1972. This event took place in the family of the famous athlete Soulman Rocky Johnson. It should be noted that in the family of the actor, many were wrestlers, so Dwayne simply could not help but follow their path. However, he began his sports career with American football. He paid a lot of attention to wrestling and athletics.
As a child, the actor's family moved frequently. He managed to live in New Zealand and Honolulu. And the school had to be pumped up in the Hawaiian Islands. After that, the family finally moved to Pennsylvania.
Teaching and sports
Many universities wanted to get Duane. This was facilitated by his physical form. In addition, he played football very well. As a result, Dwayne went to get education in Miami. They predicted a great sports future for the future actor. And he even signed promising contracts. However, the injury forced him to stop his sports career.
Dwayne Johnson decided to become a wrestler. He entered the ring regularly from 1996 to 2004. There were both victories and defeats. But this period in the biography of the actor ended. Dwayne decided to try his hand at cinema. In 2009, he made a statement saying that he would definitely return to the ring, but not as a wrestler. He wants to host the show.
Success in cinematography
Dwayne took his first step towards success in 2000. The book "The Rock Speaks" appeared on store shelves. In the same year he was given a small role in the movie "The Mummy Returns", for which he received a record fee for a debut actor. But the next role was the main one. The rock can be seen in the movie "The Scorpion King". In 2011, the shooting of the popular film "Fast and the Furious" began, where he played the role of Agent Hobbs.
The charismatic actor can be seen not only in action films. He plays comedic characters quite well, as evidenced by the films "The Tooth Fairy" and "The Game Plan".
In 2014, Dwayne appeared in the guise of Hercules in the film of the same name to moviegoers. A year later, the seventh part of "Fast and the Furious" could be seen in cinemas. In 2016, Dwayne Johnson was embodied in the image of a secret agent, starring in the movie "Spy One and a Half." Kevin Hart became a partner on the set. Dwayne was also involved in voice acting. Maui spoke in his voice in the animated film "Moana".
In 2017, the next sequel to "Fast and the Furious" comes out. In the summer of the same year, Duane appeared in the guise of a lifeguard to his fans. He starred in the comedy film Rescuers Malibu. At the end of the year, the film “Jumanji. Call of the jungle”.
Not so long ago, the movies "Rampage" and "Skyscraper", in which Dwayne played the main roles, could be seen in cinemas. The former footballer and wrestler does not even think about ending his career. He has plans to play in the film "Shazam" and in the comedy "Fighting My Family".
Life outside the cells
Many people are interested in the personal life of a former wrestler and football player. Duane has been married for 10 years. His wife's name was Dani Garcia. In marriage, a daughter, Simon Alexandra, was born. However, in 2007, the couple announced the end of the relationship. But at the same time, they continue to maintain friendly relations. The former wrestler has another daughter. Her name is Jasmine. The actor gave birth to a child, Lauren Hashian, with whom Dwayne has been dating for over 9 years.
Dwayne is not only interested in acting. Charity is not the last place in life. In 2006, the actor created a fund to help terminally ill children. In 2007, the charismatic and talented artist donated a large sum of money to the university where he once studied. Duane has been named one of the most influential actors in Hollywood on more than one occasion. He plans to become a director.
Of course, Dwayne has done a great job on the road to success. He has achieved a lot during his career. Not so long ago, a charismatic actor fulfilled his dream: a star with his name appeared on the Walk of Fame.
