The Iconic Journey of Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson

[{"selector":"#anim-86db49eb-a995-4604-b265-67061b2c9e22","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-3982c86b-da57-4a34-a233-44849b2f183d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] credit: Getty images Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is a household name around the world. He has had a multifaceted career that has seen him become a successful professional wrestler, actor, producer, and entrepreneur.

The 49-year-old has captivated audiences for years, whether it be in the ring or on the big screen.

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[{"selector":"#anim-c6524542-a1b6-4016-b783-ec70d0ea587d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c2b122bd-60ff-4f9d-9515-9e376e4537d5","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] credit: Getty images Born in Hayward, California, in 1972, Dwayne Johnson grew up in a family of wrestlers. His father, Rocky Johnson, was a professional wrestler, and his maternal grandfather, Peter Maivia, was a wrestler as well.

It was no surprise that Johnson would follow in their footsteps and become a wrestler himself.

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Johnson's wrestling career started in the WWE (formerly known as WWF) in the mid-1990s. He quickly gained a following due to his charismatic personality and his impressive physique.

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However, it was his role in the 2005 movie "Be Cool" that really launched his acting career.

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credit: Getty images He went on to star in a number of blockbuster hits, including "Fast and Furious" franchise, "Jumanji" franchise, "San Andreas," "Central Intelligence," and many more. He went on to star in a number of blockbuster hits, including "Fast and Furious" franchise, "Jumanji" franchise, "San Andreas," "Central Intelligence," and many more.

In addition to his work in entertainment, Johnson has also made a name for himself as an entrepreneur.

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