Dwayne Johnson is 54 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 2 May 1972.
American actor and former wrestler known as The Rock, star of the Fast & Furious and Jumanji films and voice of Maui in Moana
Did you know?Before finding fame, he dreamt of a career in American football and played professionally in the Canadian Football League for a short time.
Quick facts
Date of birth2 May 1972
Age54
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceHayward, United States
Occupationprofessional wrestler, film actor, film producer
Editor's Take:
Dwayne Johnson turned wrestling charisma into one of the biggest careers in modern Hollywood. He was a college football player at the University of Miami until injuries ended his hopes of the NFL. Following his father and grandfather into wrestling, he became The Rock, famed for his raised eyebrow and catchphrases. His film career began with The Mummy Returns and The Scorpion King. He went on to lead the Fast & Furious, Jumanji and Moana films. For several years he was the world's highest-paid actor. He also co-founded a tequila brand and a production company.
Key Milestones
1996: WWE – debut
2001: The Mummy Returns – film debut
2011: Fast Five – joined franchise
2016: Moana – voice of Maui
Dwayne Douglas Johnson (born May 2, 1972), also known by his ring name "the Rock", is an American actor and professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE, where he performs on a part-time basis.
