Dwayne Johnson Net Worth, How Much Is Dwayne Johnson Worth

Imagine, you have been seeing someone becoming the wrestling champion and fighting with a big build body doing great in films. Yes, the first name that comes to our mind on reading this is ‘Dwayne Johnson’. The wrestling ring may seem like an unlikely place for an actor to begin his career, but it’s exactly where Dwayne Johnson got his start. After establishing himself as a WWE superstar, “The Rock” decided to pursue acting full-time. Dwayne Douglas Johnson, commonly known as The Rock, is an actor, producer, businessman, and former professional wrestler from the United States. He is widely recognized as one of the best professional wrestlers of all time. Also, he is a famous actor whose films have earned billions worldwide.

If you are intrigued to know more about the life of Dwayne Johnson and how much is his Net Worth then, you must read this blog.

Personal Details

Full Name:	Dwayne Douglas Johnson
Stage Name:	Dwayne Johnson
Gender:	Male
Birthday:	May 2, 1972
Place Of Origin:	Hayward, California, U.S.
Age:	49 years old
Height:	196 cm
Weight:	118 kg
Nationality:	American
Sexual orientation:	Straight
Status:	Married
Spouse:	Dany Garcia (m. 1997; div. 2008) Lauren Hashian (m. 2019)
Profession:	Professional Wrestler, Actor, Film Producer
Total Net Worth:	$400 Million

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Early Life

Johnson was born in Hayward, California, on May 2, 1972. His father and grandpa were also former professional wrestlers, so he grew up in a wrestling family. His grandma, too, worked as a female wrestler promoter. Dwayne spent a brief time of his childhood in New Zealand with his mother’s relatives. He attended Richmond Road Primary School in Auckland before moving to the United States. He attended a high school in Hawaii for his tenth grade. The following year, the family was forced to migrate to Pennsylvania, and Johnson began to develop an interest in football. The University of Miami gave him a football scholarship, which he accepted. He was a member of Miami’s national championship squad, but he was replaced due to an injury.

Dwayne had to struggle before the age of 17, being detained several times for fights, theft, and check fraud. He was a gifted athlete who competed on the gridiron football, track and field, and wrestling teams in high school. Johnson’s father was a Black Nova Scotian with a trace of Irish blood. His mother is of Samoan descent. His father was a member of WWE’s first black tag team champions.

Wrestling Career

Johnson debuted in the WWF as Rocky Maivia, a heroic character created by merging his father’s and grandfather’s ring names. In 1996, Johnson was given numerous tryout matches with the World Wrestling Federation by veteran wrestler Pat Patterson. Then, at a home show, he defeated The Brooklyn Brawler. He won the USWA World Tag Team Championship twice after wrestling for Jerry Lawler’s United States Wrestling Association. In 1997, Johnson took on the role of a villain in the ring, getting the name ‘The Rock’, a charismatic figure who quickly gained a following. From 1996 through 2004, Johnson was a professional wrestler for World Wrestling Entertainment.

The Rock is regarded as one of the best professional wrestlers of all time, as well as one of the most popular attractions in the sport’s history. Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, and John Cena are among those who have included the Rock on their “Mount Rushmore of Pro Wrestling.” The Rock was also referred to as “WWE’s biggest star” with “perhaps the most international appeal.” He was a nine-time world heavyweight champion for the WWE.

Acting Career

Dwayne Johnson started his acting career in the year 2001 and shifted his concentration to full-time acting in 2004. Johnson’s autobiography, “The Rock Says,” was published in 2000. The book launched at the top of The New York Times Best Seller list, where it remained for several weeks. Johnson’s first big part was in The Scorpion King in 2002, and he maintained his acting career with tragic and comic roles in the following years. Some of his comedy films are Gridiron Gang, Walking Tall, Get Smart, Be Cool, The Game Plan, Race to Witch Mountain, Planet 51, and various others.

Johnson debuted as Hercules in 2014, and he returned his role as Luke Hobbs in Furious 7 the following year. His work in the ‘Fast & Furious’ Movie series is highly appreciated by the audience worldwide. Johnson co-starred in the action-comedy Central Intelligence movie starring Kevin Hart in 2016, and he also portrayed the Polynesian demigod ‘Maui’ in the Disney animated feature ‘Moana’. Johnson also starred in Baywatch and Jumanji that year, both of which were box office hits. He has also produced several movies under his production banner called ‘Seven Bucks Productions.

Personal Life

Johnson married Dany Garcia on May 3, 1997, who is a businesswoman and a professional bodybuilder. They have a daughter named Simone who was born in the year 2001. But, the couple decided to get separated in 2007. Johnson started dating Lauren Hashian, the daughter of Boston musician Sib Hashian, shortly after. She is a television artist, as well as a singer, composer, and music producer. They met while Johnson was filming The Game Plan in 2006. On August 18, 2019, they tied the knot in Hawaii. They have two daughters whose names are Jasmine and Tiana. Johnson’s daughter Simone began training at the WWE Performance Center in February 2020, according to the WWE. Later on, Johnson said that she has signed a contract with WWE and she will become the first fourth-generation WWE wrestler.