Dave Bautista has a height of 6 feet 3 inches or 1.93 m (193 cm).
David Michael Bautista Jr. is an American actor and former pro wrestler, who was born on January 18, 1969, in Washington, D.C. He spent a number of years at WWE from 2002 to 2019. In his career as an actor, he is best known for his representation of Drax the Destroyer in the Marvel Cinematic Universe since Guardians of the Galaxy.
Who is Dave Bautista?
David Michael “Dave” Bautista Jr. alias Batista was born into a multicultural and poor household and left home when he was 17 years old to work in a variety of small jobs prior to choosing to pursue a career as a bodybuilder. Bautista is a former wrestler and actor in America. He has developed an impressive portfolio over the last ten years beginning his trip as one of the best performers in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
Bautista played for the WWE as Batista (ring name) from 2000 to 2010, and then from 2013 to 2014. Batista was a four-time heavyweight world champion and two-time WWE champion. He has won the Royal Rumble twice, the Tag Team World Champion three times, and the Tag WWE World Champion title. He participated in nearly every major event during the First World War.
Bautista debuted as an actor in "Relative Strangers" in 2006 and became one of the hottest actors in Hollywood. In 2014, he took the part of Drax the Destroyer in the blockbuster Guardians of the Galaxy of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In addition, he has worked in various other superhit movies, which also demonstrates his talent on the screen. His upcoming movie is ‘Knock at the Cabin’ by the thriller specialist, director M.Night Shymalan.
When did Dave Bautista get his first breakthrough?
Young Dave Bautista started his career as a pro wrestler. He made his television debut in the superhero series Smallville 2006 in the episode "Static" as Aldar. He debuted on the big screen in the dramatic thriller My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done in 2009 as a policeman. Dave's ground-breaking performance was as Drax the Destroyer in the superhero film Guardians of the Galaxy in 2014.
Trivia
Between 2002 and 2010, he became famous as Batista and was a six-time World Champion. He won the World Heavyweight Championship on four occasions and the WWE Championship on two occasions.
His first participation in the World Heavyweight Championship was for 282 days, for the title, it's the longest tenure. He also took part in the World Tag Team Championship three times; twice with Ric Flair and once with John Cena.
Bautista began his acting career in 2006 and was featured in The Man With Iron Fists in 2012, Riddick in 2013, James Bond movie Spectre in 2015, Blade Runner 2049 in 2017, Army of the Dead and Dune in 2021, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery in 2022.
Since 2009, he has also been featured in several direct-to-video movies. In August 2012, Bautista entered into an agreement with Classic Entertainment & Sports to fight in mixed martial arts (MMA).
In October 2018, Bautista joined WWE one more time and retired from wrestling after battling Triple H at WrestleMania 35 in April 2019. In total, Bautista won 11 championships over the course of his wrestling career.
FAQs
Q. What is Dave Bautista's net worth?
A. Dave Bautista's current net worth is $16 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Q. Where was Dave Bautista born?
A. Dave Bautista's birthplace is Washington, DC.
Q. Is Dave Bautista married?
A. Dave Bautista got married three times. Firstly he was married to Glenda Bautista 1990 - 1998, then to Angie Bautista 1998 - 2006, and the most recent was Sarah Jade 2015 - 2019.
