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My Take
Dave Bautista has earned more of my respect than almost any crossover star. Wrestlers-turned-actors usually trade on their physiques; Bautista went the other way, deliberately seeking stranger character roles and studying the craft like a late-blooming apprentice. His Guardians of the Galaxy turn worked because of timing and deadpan precision, not muscle. Starting wrestling at thirty, conquering WWE, then starting over in his mid-forties as a working actor tells me everything about his appetite for humility. Now he writes and produces too. I think he will be remembered as a genuine character actor who happened to be enormous — the best compliment I can give.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dave Bautista
- Name (Japanese)
- デビッド・バウティスタ
- Reading
- でびっど・ばうてぃすた
- Born
- January 18, 1969 (age 57)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rooster
- Origin
- Washington, D.C., United States
- Height
- 76 cm
- Occupation
- screenwriter / professional wrestler / actor / film producer / mixed martial arts fighter
2. Background
- High school
- Wakefield High School
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Guardians of the Galaxy | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Dave Bautista born?
Born January 18, 1969 (age 57).
Where is Dave Bautista from?
Dave Bautista is from Washington, D.C., United States.
What does Dave Bautista do?
Dave Bautista works as screenwriter, professional wrestler, actor, film producer, mixed martial arts fighter.
How tall is Dave Bautista?
Dave Bautista is 76 cm.
What is Dave Bautista known for?
Notable works include Guardians of the Galaxy.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.