Dwayne Johnson, famously known as "The Rock," is a highly successful American actor and former professional wrestler. He is known for his charisma and athletic prowess, which have allowed him to excel in both wrestling and acting. Johnson, born on May 2, 1972, in Hayward, California, comes from a wrestling family, with his father, Rocky Johnson, and maternal grandfather, Peter Maivia, also being professional wrestlers. He achieved widespread recognition in wrestling before transitioning to a successful acting career, starring in blockbuster films like The Fast and the Furious franchise, and others.