Happy birthday! Dwayne Johnson turns 53 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on May 2, 2025

The iconic and legendary actor turns 53 on Friday, May. 2, 2025.

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The Rock Dwayne Johnson is celebrating his 53rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor Dwayne Johnson has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 53rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Johnson, a cultural icon

Born Dwayne Douglas Johnson in Hayward on May 2, 1972, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Johnson's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Dwayne hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Dwayne Johnson as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 53.

Happy Birthday, Dwayne, you're the best!