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  2. Dwayne Johnson - Wikipedia

    • Dwayne Douglas Johnson (born May 2, 1972), also known by his ring name The Rock, is an American actor, professional wrestler, and businessman. He is signed to WWE, where he performs on a part-time basis. Widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, Johnson was integral to the development and success of the World Wrestlin… See more

    BornDwayne Douglas Johnson · May 2, 1972 · Hayward, California, U.S.
    SpousesDany Garcia · (m. 1997; div. 2008) · Lauren Hashian (m. 2019)
    Children3, including Simone
    Early life and education

    Johnson was born in Hayward, California, on May 2, 1972, the son of Mataniufeagaimaleata "Ata" Fitisemanu (née Maivia) and former professional wrestler Rocky Johnson (born Wayde Douglas Bo… See more

    Football career

    As he did in high school, Johnson continued to play defensive tackle at the University of Miami, where he was a member of the Miami Hurricanes 1991 team, which won that year's national champions… See more

    Professional wrestling career

    After being cut by Calgary, Johnson began his professional wrestling career the next year, in 1996. Veteran wrestler Pat Patterson secured several tryout matches for Johnson with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) … See more