You may know Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson for his roles in popular films like "The Scorpion King" and "Moana," but before he became one of the most prolific actors of the 21st century, he had a successful career as an athlete. After graduating high school, Johnson enrolled at the University of Miami and played for the college's football team as a defensive tackle, according to ESPN. The Hurricanes won a National Championship during Johnson's freshman year in 1991, and over the course of his four years in college, he starred in 39 games with a total of 77 tackles and 4.25 sacks. Despite being a promising player, a series of injuries hindered his chances of going pro, so he opted to follow in the footsteps of his father, Rocky Johnson, and was signed to a WWF contract in 1996. He wrestled professionally until 2004 and is regarded as one of the greatest pro wrestlers of all time. In 1999, Johnson made his acting debut in an episode of "That '70s Show," but his role in the 2001 film "The Mummy Returns" launched him into movie stardom. Since then, he's built up acting credits in more than 40 movies and TV shows.
Notable Works: "The Scorpion King," "Fast Five," "Moana," "Jungle Cruise," "Black Adam"
