Dave Bautista

Date of Birth: January 18, 1969

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Biography

David Michael Bautista Jr., better known as Dave Bautista, was born on January 18, 1969, in Washington, D.C., USA. He is an American actor, former professional wrestler, and mixed martial artist who gained worldwide recognition through his wrestling career with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and later transitioned successfully into acting. Bautista started his wrestling career in 1999 and achieved fame under the ring name “Batista,” becoming a six-time world champion. After retiring from wrestling, Bautista pursued a career in acting. He is best known for his role as Drax the Destroyer in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” series. His filmography also includes notable roles in movies such as “Spectre,” “Blade Runner 2049,” and “Army of the Dead.”

5 Interesting Facts about Dave Bautista

1. Before joining WWE, Bautista initially pursued bodybuilding and worked as a nightclub bouncer.

2. He has Filipino and Greek descent, which has contributed to his unique appearance.

3. Bautista won his first WWE World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 21 in 2005.

4. He has multiple tattoos, including a large dragon on his back and the Filipino flag on his arm.

5. Bautista is an animal lover and has several rescue dogs.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Dave Bautista

1. “You have to wake up and realize that you’re not a superhero.”

2. “I didn’t want to be a movie star. I wanted to be an actor.”

3. “I think the most important thing is to be kind.”

4. “I’m not afraid to hit rock bottom because I know what rock bottom feels like.”

5. “I want to be the first wrestler-turned-actor to win an Oscar.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by Dave Bautista is estimated to be around $16 million.

Children

Dave Bautista has three children. He has two daughters, Keilani (born in 1990) and Athena (born in 1992), from his first marriage to Glenda Bautista. He also has a son named Oliver, born in 2007, with his second wife, Angie Bautista.