19. Detective Dwayne Johnson is On the Scene
Before becoming a titan in the entertainment world, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson navigated a different arena – the academic field. With a degree in criminology and physiology from the University of Miami, Johnson showed a deep interest in human behavior and physical functioning.
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In the mid-90s, as he was refining his wrestling prowess and before his Hollywood ascent, he devoted himself to the detailed study of these subjects. The future action star once dedicated his time to academic texts and lectures. Johnson’s shift from analyzing crime and human anatomy to portraying grand cinematic roles is a twist few could have predicted.