Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is biracial : he has Black/African-Canadian heritage from his father’s side and Samoan heritage from his mother’s side. He is commonly described as Black and Samoan rather than a single race.

Quick Scoop

  • Father’s side: Black Canadian / African-American ancestry, with roots tied to Black Nova Scotian history.
  • Mother’s side: Samoan, from a well-known Samoan family lineage.
  • Bottom line: The Rock is mixed-race , specifically Black and Samoan.

If you want, I can also give you a short version of how he describes his own identity.