Iconic Roles: Action Movie Roles Played by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson are the Best Scenes!

By Trevor Fillers Last updated Oct 20, 2022

Iconic Roles takes a look at some of the best acting and acting-related accomplishments in both film and television.

When voicing characters or playing live-action roles, Dwayne Johnson never fails to captivate audiences. Johnson is one of Hollywood’s highest-earning actors at the age of 50, and it seems like everything he touches turns to gold. The live-action version of Black Adam, DC’s well-known antihero, will be “The Rock’s” (a former WWE superstar) next major obstacle. Johnson will undoubtedly bring his typical electric personal touch to the part of the movie’s titular hero in the impending release.

Before watching the charismatic actor’s most recent film, review the top Dwayne Johnson action movie performances listed below.

Agent 23 in getting Smart (2008)

Johnson made a few successful first-time Hollywood performances, including The Scorpion King and The Mummy Returns, which earned well at the box office. After that, “The Rock” spent a few years trying to establish himself as a respectable action hero. Surprisingly, the former WWE star became well-known after making the transition to comedy. His performance in the 2008 film Get Smart starring Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway served as the litmus test for whether or not he remained relevant in the genre.

The long-form adaptation of the 1960s television series, which Peter Segal directed, chronicles the follies of Maxwell Smart (Carell) as he seeks to join the field staff of the American intelligence agency Control. Johnson, who is portrayed as Agent 23 and Control’s top spy and Max’s hero, appears to be concealing something behind his radiant smile and upbeat demeanor.

Luke Hobbs in Fast Five (2011)

The argument that director Justin Lin’s efforts and Johnson’s magnetism saved Fast and Furious and reignited fans’ enthusiasm for the brand is difficult to contest. Johnson was a one-person army hunting Dominic Toretto’s gang as they plotted the biggest heist attempted in Rio de Janeiro in his first outing as Luke Hobbs in the high-octane action picture franchise. Johnson and Vin Diesel’s fight in the open brought to mind The Rock and Steve Austin’s feud during the Attitude Era.

One of the five films in the franchise starring Johnson is Fast Five. Even though it wasn’t the Fast and Furious movie with the largest box office take, it did better than even the highest hopes. Fans still long for the confrontation between the agent from the Diplomatic Security Service and Toretto, even though Johnson quit the tale after allegedly fighting with Diesel. It bodes well for the future that Diesel appears to have put Johnson’s departure behind him after begging for his return.

Paul Doyle in Pain & Gain (2013)

Johnson collaborated with The Rock director Michael Bay in one of the few comedies Bay directed in 2013. Three bodybuilders who can’t succeed through hard work are given what they can’t have by force in the story. Paul Doyle, a convicted criminal with a cocaine addiction who converted to Christianity, is portrayed by the former WWE star.

Paul pursues the American Dream with the help of his friends Daniel (Mark Wahlberg) and Adrian (Anthony Mackie). Johnson once more showed great chemistry with his co-stars and demonstrated why he was unfairly underappreciated as a performer.

Hercules in Hercules (2014)

Johnson made a statement with his portrayal in the 2014 adaptation of Steve Moore’s graphic novel. In the narrative, Hercules leverages the fables about his purportedly heavenly origin to become famous. He restores peace to Thrace, a nation destroyed by civil conflict and invasions, along with a group of mercenaries.

In putting on a fun portrayal as the legendary mythological hero, Johnson undertook a truly Herculean assignment. The Californian actor masterfully captured the not-so-much son of Zeus despite working with a problematic script. In the sword-and-sandal genre, he investigated Hercules’ body in a way that had never been done before. Johnson was maybe the only performer who could keep the audience perpetually perplexed as to whether his persona was heavenly or merely human.

Dr. Smolder Bravestone in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)

A bunch of youngsters is unexplainably imprisoned in a computer game. The game pushes the players to take on perilous expeditions once they accept the physical humiliation of the adult avatars they chose. In this coming-of-age tale, the four youngsters must learn to cooperate and get past their insecurities in order to escape the game and return to their previous lives. The film got positive reviews from critics and general audiences, and it was followed up in 2019 by Jumanji: The Next Level.

Fans weren’t sure what to anticipate when it was first revealed that 1995’s Jumanjiwould has a direct sequel. The outcome was a funny comedy that Jake Kasdan directed. In excellent condition for the event, Karen Gillan, Kevin Hart, and Jack Black were also part of the cast. One of the best Dwayne Johnson action movie performances was produced by the bulked actor, who humorously makes fun of his sculptural figure without ever being predictable. Even though the characters are somewhat stereotypical, they mesh well together.