Dwayne Johnson will receive the USC School of Dramatic Arts’ Multihyphenate Award later this month, the university announced Friday.
Johnson, an actor, producer and entrepreneur, will be honored Nov. 23 at USC’s Bovard Auditorium. The event will feature a conversation between Johnson and School of Dramatic Arts Dean Emily Roxworthy, according to USC.
The award, established in 2022, recognizes artists for versatility, innovation and creative risk-taking across disciplines. Previous recipients include actor, director and producer America Ferrera and writer, producer and actor Mindy Kaling.
“Dwayne Johnson has built a singular career defined not only by extraordinary success, but by the courage to continue evolving as an artist,” Roxworthy said in a statement. “His journey from global entertainer to acclaimed dramatic actor embodies the curiosity and willingness to take risks that we seek to instill in our students.”
Johnson rose to prominence as a professional wrestler before beginning his film career in 2001’s “The Mummy Returns.” His screen credits include the “Fast & Furious” and “Jumanji” franchises, “Central Intelligence,” “Jungle Cruise,” “San Andreas” and “Moana.”
Most recently, Johnson portrayed UFC fighter Mark Kerr in Benny Safdie’s “The Smashing Machine,” a performance that earned him a Golden Globe nomination for best actor in a motion picture drama, according to USC.
“My career has taken me down paths I never could have anticipated, but every chapter has been connected by a love of storytelling and a willingness to step into the unknown,” Johnson said in a statement. “I look forward to spending time with USC’s students and sharing an honest conversation about taking risks, embracing every part of your creative identity and building a career that is uniquely your own.”
Through Seven Bucks Productions, the company he co-founded, Johnson has produced film, television and digital projects. He is scheduled to appear in “Jumanji: Open World,” set for release Dec. 25, according to USC.