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![89th Annual Academy Awards - Show](https://img.money.com/2017/03/gettyimages-645746260.jpg)
*HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 26: Actor Dwayne Johnson onstage during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)*

With a combination of charisma and talent, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has been able to conquer the world of entertainment for years and make tons of money along the way. From his humble origins to WWE personality, over the last 10 years he's transitioned into movies and television with ease. And he's working behind the scenes, too, with his production company Seven Bucks - they'll release the upcoming "Baywatch" reboot this spring.

In this video by Coinage, learn how Mr. Johnson's versatile career has made him very big bucks.

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