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WWE wrestler turned Marvel Cinematic Universe actor
He became a global star playing Drax the Destroyer in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy franchise (2014-2023).
Dave Bautista was born on January 18, 1969, making him a Capricorn. Standing 6'4" (1.93m), the Filipino-Greek American rose to fame as WWE wrestler Batista from 2002 to 2019, winning the World Heavyweight Championship four times and headlining WrestleMania 21 and XXX. He transitioned to acting and became globally recognized as Drax in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014-2023), while also starring in Blade Runner 2049, Dune, Glass Onion, and Knock at the Cabin.
Born in Washington, D.C., to Donna Raye Mullins of Greek descent and Filipino-American hairdresser David Michael Bautista, Dave grew up in poverty and witnessed violent crime on his front lawn before age nine. By 13 he stole cars, and by 17 he lived on his own after becoming estranged from his parents. At 30, after an emotional breakdown from having to borrow money for his children's Christmas presents, he pursued professional wrestling and trained at the Wild Samoan Training Center, making his debut in October 1999.
Bautista married three times: first to Glenda in 1990 (divorced 1998), then to Angie (2000-2006), and Sarah Jade (2015-2019). He has three daughters: Keilani and Athena from his first marriage, and Keilani from his second. Dave Bautista does not have a twin brother.
Stands 6'4" (1.93m) tall and weighed over 290 pounds during his WWE career.
Won the 2005 and 2014 Royal Rumble matches, headlining two WrestleManias.
His first reign as World Heavyweight Champion was the longest in the title's history.
Trained in Muay Thai and Eskrima with Marrese Crump alongside his wrestling training.
Industry peers consider him the best wrestler-turned-actor of all time, surpassing other crossover stars.
I am proud of my parents. They are good, honest, hard-working folks. They taught me the values of working hard.
Bodybuilding saved my life. It gave me discipline and purpose when I had nothing.
I didn't want to be a movie star. I wanted to be a respected actor.
Made wrestling debut as Khan on October 30, less than three months before his 31st birthday.
Signed with WWF and sent to Ohio Valley Wrestling developmental territory.
Made WWE televised debut on May 9 as Deacon Batista on SmackDown.
Joined Evolution stable with Triple H, Ric Flair, and Randy Orton in January.
Won Royal Rumble match and headlined WrestleMania 21, one of the top five highest-grossing PPV events in wrestling history.
Portrayed Drax the Destroyer in Guardians of the Galaxy, marking his breakthrough as a Hollywood actor.
Won second Royal Rumble match and headlined WrestleMania XXX.
Appeared in James Bond film Spectre as Mr. Hinx.
Starred in Blade Runner 2049 alongside Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford.
Retired from professional wrestling after WrestleMania 35.
Portrayed Glossu Rabban in Denis Villeneuve's Dune.
Starred in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery alongside Daniel Craig.
Final appearance as Drax in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
Reprised role as Rabban in Dune: Part Two and starred in The Last Showgirl.