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Rocky Johnson(1944-2020)

  • Actor
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Rocky Johnson
Rocky Johnson was born on 24 August 1944 in Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was an actor, known for WWF Championship Wrestling (1972), Spectrum Wrestling (1977) and Wrestling at the Chase (1959). He was married to Ata Johnson, Una Sparks and Sheila. He died on 15 January 2020 in Lutz, Florida, USA.
BornAugust 24, 1944
DiedJanuary 15, 2020(75)
BornAugust 24, 1944
DiedJanuary 15, 2020(75)
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Known for

Frank Goodish in WWF Championship Wrestling (1972)
WWF Championship Wrestling
7.4
TV Series
  • Rocky Johnson
Spectrum Wrestling (1977)
Spectrum Wrestling
6.9
TV Series
  • Rocky Johnson
Wrestling at the Chase (1959)
Wrestling at the Chase
6.6
TV Series
  • Rocky Johnson
Vince McMahon and Antonio Rocco in WWF All-Star Wrestling (1972)
WWF All-Star Wrestling
7.6
TV Series
  • Rocky Johnson

Credits

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Actor

  • CM Punk, Dominik Gutiérrez, Colby Lopez, Rebecca Quin, Pentagon Jr., Joshua Samuel Fatu, and Demi Bennett in WWE Raw (1993)
    WWE Raw
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Rocky Johnson
    • 1996–1999
  • Wrestling's Most Embarrassing Moments (1987)
    Wrestling's Most Embarrassing Moments
    5.9
    Video
    • Rocky Johnson
    • 1987
  • Best of the WWF Volume 5 (1986)
    Best of the WWF Volume 5
    4.4
    Video
    • Rocky Johnson
    • 1986
  • Tag Team Champions (1986)
    Tag Team Champions
    4.6
    Video
    • Rocky Johnson
    • 1986
  • The Life and Times of Captain Lou Albano (1986)
    The Life and Times of Captain Lou Albano
    5.9
    Video
    • Rocky Johnson
    • 1986
  • The WWF's Grand Slams (1986)
    The WWF's Grand Slams
    6.1
    Video
    • Rocky Johnson
    • 1986
  • Best of the WWF Volume 2 (1985)
    Best of the WWF Volume 2
    4.9
    Video
    • Rocky Johnson
    • 1985
  • Best of the WWF Volume 3 (1985)
    Best of the WWF Volume 3
    4.2
    Video
    • Rocky Johnson
    • 1985
  • The WWF's Most Unusual Matches (1985)
    The WWF's Most Unusual Matches
    5.7
    Video
    • Rocky Johnson
    • 1985
  • Wrestling's Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams! (1985)
    Wrestling's Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams!
    5.4
    Video
    • Rocky Johnson
    • 1985
  • Vince McMahon and Antonio Rocco in WWF All-Star Wrestling (1972)
    WWF All-Star Wrestling
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Rocky Johnson
    • 1984–1985
  • Frank Goodish in WWF Championship Wrestling (1972)
    WWF Championship Wrestling
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Rocky Johnson
    • 1983–1985
  • Spectrum Wrestling (1977)
    Spectrum Wrestling
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Rocky Johnson
    • 1984
  • WWF on MSG Network (1973)
    WWF on MSG Network
    5.5
    TV Series
    • Rocky Johnson
    • 1983–1984
  • Wrestling at the Chase (1959)
    Wrestling at the Chase
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Rocky Johnson
    • 1984

Personal details

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  • Official site
    • WWE site
  • Alternative names
    • Wayde Bowles
  • Height
    • 6′ 1¼″ (1.86 m)
  • Born
    • August 24, 1944
    • Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada
  • Died
    • January 15, 2020
    • Lutz, Florida, USA(pulmonary embolism)
  • Spouses
      Ata JohnsonDecember 22, 1978 - 2003 (divorced, 1 child)
  • Children
    • Dwayne Johnson
  • Relatives
      Jasmine Johnson(Grandchild)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Portrayal
    • 1 Article

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    In 1983, Rocky became one of the first ten celebrities ever to grant wishes for the Make A Wish Foundation.
  • Nickname
    • Soulman

FAQ

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  • When did Rocky Johnson die?
    January 15, 2020
  • How did Rocky Johnson die?
    Pulmonary embolism
  • How old was Rocky Johnson when he died?
    75 years old
  • Where did Rocky Johnson die?
    Lutz, Florida, USA
  • When was Rocky Johnson born?
    August 24, 1944

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