"wrestler who fought popular character Seven of Nine. While Johnson was away from WWE, the company continued to sell ""The Rock"" merchandise, and he continued to be featured prominently in the opening montages of their television shows. Johnson began his career in theatrical roles in action films ""The Mummy Returns"" (2001) and ""The Scorpion King"" (2002), the action-comedy ""The Rundown"" (2003), and the remake of ""Walking Tall"" (2004). He played a supporting role in ""Be Cool"" (2005) and was the primary antagonist in ""Doom"" (2006). Roles in ""Gridiron Gang"" (2006) and """" (2007) soon followed. Johnson played against type in"
"has been in the top twenty every year since. He was the world's highest-paid actor of 2016. ""Time"" named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2016. In 2015, ""Muscle & Fitness"" named him ""Man of the Century"". Dwayne Douglas Johnson was born on May 2, 1972, in Hayward, California, the son of Ata Johnson (""née"" Maivia) and professional wrestler Rocky Johnson (born Wayde Douglas Bowles). His maternal grandfather, ""High Chief"" Peter Maivia, was also a wrestler, and his maternal grandmother, Lia Maivia, was one of wrestling's few female promoters, taking over Polynesian Pacific Pro"
"Vinnie Johnson Vincent Johnson (born September 1, 1956), is a retired American professional basketball player and a key player as sixth man for the Detroit Pistons during the team's National Basketball Association (NBA) championships of 1989 and 1990. He was nicknamed ""the Microwave"" in the NBA. Starting his career in 1975 at the juco McLennan Community College in Waco, Texas, Johnson was a star there for two years, leading the team to the NJCAA national tournament in the 1976-77 season while averaging 29 points per game and being named a junior college All-American. Johnson transferred across town to attend Baylor"
"he was registered as an independent. In 2006, Johnson founded the Dwayne Johnson Rock Foundation, a charity working with at-risk and terminally ill children. On October 2, 2007, he and his ex-wife donated $1 million to the University of Miami to support the renovation of its football facilities; it was noted as the largest donation ever given to the university's athletics department by former students. The University of Miami renamed the Hurricanes' locker room in Johnson's honor. , Johnson resides in Southwest Ranches, Florida. In recognition of his service to the Samoan people, and because he is a descendant of"
"Dwayne Johnson, who wrestled under the names ""Rocky Maivia"" and ""The Rock"", before establishing himself as an actor. Hollywood stuntman Tanoai Reed (known as Toa on the new ""American Gladiators"") is the great nephew of wrestling promoter Lia Maivia (Peter Maivia's wife), while professional wrestler Lina Fanene (Nia Jax) is Dwayne Johnson's cousin. Sean Maluta, nephew of Afa Anoa'i, was a participant in WWE's first Cruiserweight Classic tournament. Trinity Fatu (known as Naomi) is part of the Anoa'i family through marriage to Jonathan Fatu (aka Jimmy Uso) Samoan Gangstas was a tag team in the independent promotion World Xtreme Wrestling"
"Dwayne Johnson, 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee Warren Sapp and future NFL Hall of Famer, Super Bowl Champion Ray Lewis. Bythwood currently resides in Miami, Florida and has a son Brandin Mikel, born April 8, 1995. As a record producer, Bythwood and then production partner Alex Francis made up the American music production team known as The Ghostwriters. In 2008 they produced Keyshia Cole's hit single ""Heaven Sent"", from her multi-platinum-selling album ""Just like You"". According to ""Billboard"", ""Heaven Sent"" peaked at #1 on U.S. Hot R&B/Rap Songs chart for nine consecutive weeks and also reached #28 on"
"star, Dwayne ""The Rock"" Johnson. Other cousins include Rikishi, Tonga Kid, Yokozuna, Akane and Umaga. Growing up, Anoaʻi played football alongside Emmitt Smith at Escambia High School in Pensacola, Florida. He had hopes to play in the National Football League and played college football for Hawaii. He worked at various nightclubs in New Orleans before deciding to train as a professional wrestler. Anoaʻi trained with his cousin Eddie Fatu at the Wild Samoan professional wrestling school operated by members of their family. When their training was completed, they debuted in their uncle Afa's World Xtreme Wrestling (WXW) promotion. He later"
"business because he knew it was extremely difficult, he agreed to train his son on the condition that he would not go easy on him. Johnson was instrumental in getting Dwayne (later dubbed ""Rocky Maivia"" after both Rocky Johnson's and Peter Maivia's ring names) signed to a WWF developmental deal. Initially, Johnson had an on-camera presence at his son's matches, jumping into the ring on his son's behalf after he was attacked by The Sultan and The Iron Sheik at WrestleMania 13. Johnson was not seen on-camera again after the Rocky Maivia character flopped, but this was actually a blessing,"
"Dave Johnson (sportscaster) Dave Johnson is an American radio personality. He is the current sports director and morning sports anchor for 103.5 WTOP-FM in Washington, D.C. Johnson first arrived at WTOP in 1989; left in 1992, but returned in 1995. In addition to WTOP, Johnson is the radio play-by-play voice of the NBA's Washington Wizards, and host of the team's weekly television show. Johnson also regularly anchors Comcast SportsNet's news show Geico SportsNet Central. Johnson also serves as the English-language television play-by-play voice of Major League Soccer's D.C. United on WJLA-TV, previously on Comcast SportsNet. Johnson has called the D.C."
"project. On May 22, 2016, Black told Thrillist that he would like to make the movie with Dwayne Johnson, stating, ""I made a decision that Dwayne is the guy. I would like to do Doc with Dwayne Johnson if we can make that work. It's on the back burner while he's busy."" On May 30, 2016, Johnson confirmed on his Instagram account that he will be starring as Savage in the film, also hinting that the character is being dubbed the ""World's First Superhero"", mentioning that Savage's published appearance pre-dated that of Superman's (who debuted in 1938). Johnson also included"
"Dean Johnson (entertainer) Dean Johnson (1961–2007) was a cross-dressing musician, party promoter, and was a highly recognisable figure in the downtown New York City nightlife in the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s. Known for his towering height, shaved head, giant sunglasses, and penchant for wearing short cocktail dresses that exaggerated the length of his pale, lithe figure, Johnson played a seminal role in the emergence of the Queercore gay rock and roll subculture in the East Village. Both an underground rock star and a porn star, Dean Johnson fronted two bands: Dean and the Weenies and the Velvet Mafia. He partied"
"Shane Stanley Shane Stanley (born June 15, 1971 in Los Angeles) is a filmmaker and founder of Visual Arts Entertainment, a film and television production company based in Los Angeles. Best known for executive producing ""Gridiron Gang"" starring Dwayne ""The Rock"" Johnson for Sony Pictures and directing Bret Michaels's music videos. Stanley won a production Emmy Award at sixteen, and a second at nineteen for his work on The Desperate Passage Series. He made his directorial debut helming his own screenplay ""A Sight for Sore Eyes"". Stanley wrote What You Don't Learn in Film School which released Jan 30, 2018."
"the ""Favorite Dwayne Johnson"" Award to an actual rock. Nelson is from Winter Park, Florida but spent most of his childhood in neighboring Maitland, Florida. He attended both Edgewater High School and Winter Park High School, and graduated from The Creative Writing Program at Florida State University in 2003. While attending college, Nelson was a newscaster and talk show host on the university's radio station WVFS. He was also a senior staff writer at the FSView creator and host of the variety sketch comedy show ""That Show With Those Guys"". Nelson has performed stand-up comedy at The Comedy Store in"
"Kadeem Hardison Kadeem Hardison (born July 24, 1965) is an American actor and director. He is best known for his role Dwayne Wayne on ""A Different World"", a spin-off of the long-running NBC sitcom ""The Cosby Show"". He also starred in the Disney Channel series ""K.C. Undercover"" as Craig Cooper, the title character's father. Hardison was born in Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York, the son and only child of Donald McFadden, an antique and fine art collector and Bethann Hardison, pioneering African-American runway model and advocate for diversity in the fashion industry. Hardison was a starring cast member on the sitcom"
"the rivalry, McMahon founded two heel factions: The Corporation and The Corporate Ministry, using several wrestlers to face Austin, including The Rock, The Undertaker, Kane and Big Show. Dwayne Johnson, a third-generation wrestler, made his debut at the 1996 Survivor Series as ""Rocky Maivia"", naming himself after his grandfather Peter Maivia and his father Rocky Johnson. Despite being a babyface with an impressive winning streak and an Intercontinental Championship reign, he was frequently met with negative reception from live audiences: loud boos, ""Rocky sucks!"" chants, and even crowd signs that read ""Die Rocky Die"". Maivia joined the Nation of Domination"
"Ray William Johnson Ray William Johnson (born August 14, 1981) is an American actor, comedian, film producer, film director, screenwriter, and rapper, who is known for his YouTube channel, Ray William Johnson, and his web series on that channel, ""Equals Three"". As of 2017, the channel had earned more than three billion views and 10.4 million subscribers, making it one of the most viewed channels on YouTube at the time. Johnson left the series in March 2014, but continues to produce it and other web series like ""Booze Lightyear"", ""Comedians On"", and ""Top 6"", the first two of which were"
"April 5, 2010, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame officially announced that Johnson had been posthumously elected to the Hall. He was formally inducted on August 13. He is considered by several sports journalists to be one of the most underrated players of all time. Dennis Wayne Johnson was born the eighth of sixteen children, to a social worker and a bricklayer who lived in Compton, California, a suburb of Los Angeles. Originally a baseball fan and a Little Leaguer, Johnson learned basketball from his father, but seemed to have neither the size nor the talent to compete with"
"Derek Wayne Johnson Derek Wayne Johnson (born February 23, 1983) is an American film director, screenwriter and film producer. Born and raised in Carthage, Texas, Johnson began making short films at an early age, winning several awards while still in high school. Johnson directed his first feature film, ""Within Us"", in his senior year of film school. After college he broke into the movie business in Texas and Louisiana by directing independent films such as ""Broken Blood"" and ""Scrape"", eventually making his way to Hollywood. In 2017, Johnson directed and produced a documentary about Academy Award-winning director John G. Avildsen"
"Derek Wayne Johnson Derek Wayne Johnson (born February 23, 1983) is an American film director, screenwriter and film producer. Born and raised in Carthage, Texas, Johnson began making short films at an early age, winning several awards while still in high school. Johnson directed his first feature film, ""Within Us"", in his senior year of film school. After college he broke into the movie business in Texas and Louisiana by directing independent films such as ""Broken Blood"" and ""Scrape"", eventually making his way to Hollywood. In 2017, Johnson directed and produced a documentary about Academy Award-winning director John G. Avildsen"
"Dave Johnson (announcer) Dave Johnson is an American announcer and sportscaster, best known for his work in horse racing with ABC and NBC Sports and at various race tracks in New York and New Jersey. His signature line — ""And ""down"" the stretch they come!"" — is instantly recognizable throughout the sport, and often imitated by comedians, notably David Letterman. From 1972 to 1977, Johnson was the public address announcer for the tracks of the New York Racing Association. In 1977 he moved to the new Meadowlands Racetrack in New Jersey, calling both Thoroughbred and harness racing. He maintained his"
"2001 when he was chosen for the role of the scruffy, womanising writer Evan Wylde in Channel 10's drama series ""The Secret Life of Us"". Evan was a main character, also narrating the majority of the show (apart from instances narrated by Deborah Mailman's character Kelly Lewis). This made Johnson a household name and earned him an AFI Award in 2001 for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Television Drama Series. ""The Secret Life of Us"" enjoyed consistent success up until the third series, when many major characters left, resulting in a drop in ratings. Johnson's character Evan"
"Dennis Johnson Dennis Wayne Johnson (September 18, 1954 – February 22, 2007), nicknamed ""DJ"", was an American professional basketball player for the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Seattle SuperSonics, Phoenix Suns and Boston Celtics and coach of the Los Angeles Clippers. He was an alumnus of Dominguez High School, Los Angeles Harbor College and Pepperdine University. A prototypical late bloomer, Johnson overcame early struggles and had a successful NBA playing career. Drafted 29th overall in 1976 by the Seattle SuperSonics, Johnson began his professional career as a shooting guard. He eventually led the Sonics to their only NBA championship in 1979,"
"would really appreciate the thought and love the idea of the Learning Center."" The NBA D-League Coach of the Year award is named after Johnson. Dennis Johnson was married to Donna, his wife of 31 years, and had three children named Dwayne, Denise, and Daniel. Johnson was also known for his appearance: he had freckles and red-tinged hair. Dennis's brother, Joey, is a former Arizona State Sun Devils basketball star. Johnson's nephews are Nick, who appeared in 37 games with the 2014–15 Houston Rockets after being drafted by them in the 2nd Round of the 2014 NBA draft, and Chris,"
"the script. In May 2017, Dwayne Johnson stated that if the opportunity arises he would appear in any future ""G.I. Joe"" film, and that he hopes to be a part of the franchise expansion as well. In May 2018, ""That Hashtag Show"" exclusively reported that the film will be titled ""G.I. Joe: Ever Vigilant"", with Josh Appelbaum and Andre Nemec signed on as co-screenwriters. The studio is reportedly pursuing Johnson to reprise his role for the third film, to lead a new team of Joes. The team is said to feature Dania Janack, Dr. Adele Burkhart, Wild Bill, Barbecue, General"
"Rock"" Johnson, who voices Maui in the film. Peter Maivia Fanene Leifi Pita Maivia (born Fanene Pita Anderson; April 6, 1937 – June 12, 1982) was a Samoan-American professional wrestler better known as Peter Maivia. He is the maternal grandfather of Dwayne ""The Rock"" Johnson, part of the famous Anoa'i family and was a promoter for the National Wrestling Alliance in Hawaii. After spending his first twenty years in American Samoa, Mavia moved to New Zealand. He began his wrestling career, wrestling not as The High Chief, but as Prince Peter Maivia. Athletic, naturally talented and a quick study, Maivia"
"February 2017, Dwayne ""The Rock"" Johnson released on his own YouTube channel ""Logan Paul has been cut from, like, all of The Rock's movies"", a video starring himself and Paul, in which Johnson informs Paul that he has been cut from all of Johnson's films, and consoles Paul by making him the ""ambassador"" to his upcoming ""Baywatch"" feature film. That April, Johnson and Paul reunited for ""Logan Paul is, like, totally terrible at falling in love with Alexandra Daddario"", the first part of a video sketch in which Paul tries to impress Johnson in order to win a part in"
"the 7th best web series of 2013. Johnson was also listed among ""The Hollywood Reporter""s ""Comedy Class of 2013."" Ray William Johnson Ray William Johnson (born August 14, 1981) is an American actor, comedian, film producer, film director, screenwriter, and rapper, who is known for his YouTube channel, Ray William Johnson, and his web series on that channel, ""Equals Three"". As of 2017, the channel had earned more than three billion views and 10.4 million subscribers, making it one of the most viewed channels on YouTube at the time. Johnson left the series in March 2014, but continues to produce"
"was known for his aggressive slam dunking, in contrast to the more cerebral roles he played later in his career. It was at this time that Johnson's nickname ""DJ"" was coined by play-by-play announcer Bob Blackburn, to help distinguish him from teammates, John Johnson and Vinnie Johnson (whom Blackburn referred to as ""JJ"" and ""VJ"", respectively). Finishing strongly, the Sonics ended the regular season with a 47–35 record and made the 1978 NBA Playoffs. After eliminating the Los Angeles Lakers, the defending champion Portland Trail Blazers, and the Denver Nuggets, they almost defeated the Washington Bullets by taking a 3–2"
"2012, in Hawaii. They have two sons: Tyron born in 2013, and Maverick born April 15, 2015, and a daughter who was born in August 2018. Johnson is an avid gamer and streams his gaming via Twitch.tv with username mightygaming. https://www.mmaweekly.com/joe-rogan-and-daniel-cormier-proclaim-demetrious-johnson-the-g-o-a-t Demetrious Johnson (fighter) Demetrious Khrisna Johnson (born August 13, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler. He is currently signed to ONE Championship, in which he competes in the men's flyweight division. He is the inaugural and former UFC Flyweight Champion and currently holds the UFC record for most consecutive title defenses with 11. Known"
"Jax"". Fanene is of Samoan and German ancestry. She is a relative of Dwayne ""The Rock"" Johnson; her father, Joseph Fanene, was the cousin of Peter Maivia, Johnson's grandfather, making her his second cousin once removed. She was born in Sydney, Australia, where her grandmother lives. On August 2, 2014, Fanene and her aunt, Ata Maivia-Johnson (mother of Dwayne Johnson), were hospitalized after being hit head-on by a drunk driver (subsequently charged with driving under the influence) in Clermont, Florida. Nia Jax Savelina Fanene (born May 29, 1984) is an Australian-born American professional wrestler and plus-size model signed to WWE,"
"John Wayne Marion Mitchell Morrison (born Marion Robert Morrison; May 26, 1907 – June 11, 1979), known professionally as John Wayne and nicknamed ""The Duke"", was an American actor and filmmaker. An Academy Award-winner for ""True Grit"" (1969), Wayne was among the top box office draws for three decades. Born in Winterset, Iowa, Wayne grew up in Southern California. He was president of Glendale High class of 1925. He found work at local film studios when he lost his football scholarship to the University of Southern California as a result of a bodysurfing accident. Initially working for the Fox Film"
"his famous family recipe, and is available in 8 varieties that range from 70–100 proof. Junior describes his moonshine as ""Smoother than vodka. Better than whiskey. Best shine ever."" Junior Johnson Robert Glenn Johnson, Jr. (born June 28, 1931), better known as Junior Johnson, is a former NASCAR driver of the 1950s and 1960s. He won 50 NASCAR races in his career before retiring in 1966. In the 1970s and 1980s, he became a NASCAR racing team owner; he sponsored such NASCAR champions as Cale Yarborough and Darrell Waltrip. He now produces a line of fried pork skins and country"
"Roadblock (G.I. Joe) Roadblock is a fictional character from the toyline, comic books and cartoon series. He is the G.I. Joe Team's Heavy Machine Gunner and debuted in 1984. Roadblock is one of the most prominent African-Americans in the series. He is portrayed by Dwayne Johnson in the 2013 film """". Roadblock's real name is Marvin F. Hinton and he was born in Biloxi, Mississippi. His primary function in G.I. Joe is as a heavy machine gunner and his secondary function is as a cook. Roadblock grew up with a large extended family, but was shy despite being a Boy"