Curtis Bowles is the half-brother of Dwayne Johnson, The Rock. Having been born on the 1st of June 1965, the 58 year-old is also the son of the late Rocky Johnson, Dwayne Johnson’s father.
Curtis Bowles’s father, Rocky Johnson, born Wayde Douglas Bowles, was a Canadian professional wrestler, while his son, The Rock, born Dwayne Douglas Johnson, is an American actor, film producer, and former professional wrestler. Rocky Johnson and his wrestler-turned-actor son gathered massive fame during their wrestling careers, thus putting every of their family members, including Curtis, in the limelight. Although he isn’t as famous as his father and brother, Curtis Bowles has his own life.
Summary of Curtis Bowles’ Bio
- Full name: Curtis Bowles
- Gender: Male
- Date of birth: 1st June 1965
- Curtis Bowles’s Age: 58 years old
- Ethnicity: African-Canadian
- Nationality: Canadian
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
- Religion: Christianity
- Marital Status: Married
- Curtis Bowles’s Wife: Unidentified
- Curtis Bowles’s Children: 5 (Tristan, Katriel, Curtis, Chantelle, and Tiffany)
- Curtis Bowles’s Parents: Rocky Johnson and his first wife, Una Johnson
- Siblings: Wanda Bowles (sister) and Dwayne Johnson (half-brother)
- Curtis Bowles’s Height in Inches: 5 feet, 9 inches
- Curtis Bowles’s Height in Centimetres: 175 cm
- Curtis Bowles’s Net worth: $1 Million
- Famous for: Being Rocky Kohnson’s son, and The Rock’s half brother
- Curtis Bowles’s Instagram: @curtis_bowles_johnson
How Old Is Curtis Bowles?
Curtis Bowles is 58 years old. He was born in Hayward, California, United States of America, on the 1st of June 1965. He is the only son but not the only child of his parents. He has one biological sibling, a sister named Wanda Bowles, with whom he grew up in Canada.
Curtis Bowles is a Canadian national and belongs to the African-Canadian ethnicity. After his parents divorced, he and his sister Wanda started shuffling between Florida and Canada to stay with their parents, respectively. While their mother, Una, lived in Florida, their father, Rocky, lived in Canada.
Nothing is known about Curtis’ educational background. Concerning what he does for a living, Curtis prefers to keep both his personal and professional life private. He rose to prominence solely because of his family relationship with his famous father and half-brother.
Who Are Curtis Bowles’ Parents?
Curtis Bowles’s parents are the late Rocky Johnson and his first wife, Una Sparks. While nothing is known about his mother, except that she was from Cherry Brook, Nova Scotia and was a devout Jehovah’s Witness, his father, Rocky, was a public figure.
Born Wayde Douglas Bowles to Lillian and James Henry Bowles on August 24, 1944, Rocky Johnson was a Canadian professional wrestler. He was the fourth of his parents’ five sons and was raised in his birth place, Amherst, Nova Scotia. Rocky started his career as a professional wrestler in 1964 in Southern Ontario, and recorded many achievements before his retirement in 1991.
In his autobiography Soulman, Rocky Johnson revealed that he and Curtis’ mother, Una, met at a dance while he was training to become a boxer. They later got married in 1966 and remained together for twelve years before divorcing in 1978. At the time, they already had two children, Curtis and Wanda.
Rocky Johnson died of a pulmonary embolism on January 15, 2020, at the age of 75.
Who Are Curtis Bowles’ Siblings?
Curtis’s Bowles has one biological sister named Wanda Bowles and six half-siblings. Wanda was reportedly born in December 1962 in Ontario, Canada, where she grew up alongside Curtis.
Curtis most popular half-sibling is Dwayne Douglas Johnson, the American actor, film producer, and retired professional wrestler also known by his ring name the Rock. Dwayne is the second son of Curtis’ father, Rocky Johnson, and his first and only child with his second wife, Ata Maivia.
In an article published by Sports Illustrated in 2022, it was stated that Rocky Johnson had five other children through different relationships as confirmed by a genealogical DNA testing conducted in the 2010s, which established a connection between them and Rocky’s brother Ricky.
The five children are Paula Parsons, born in 1964 in Lucasville, Nova Scotia; Trevor Edward, born in 1967 in Montreal; Lisa Purves, born in 1968 in Vancouver; Adrian Bowles born in 1970 in Truro, Nova Scotia; and Aaron Fowler born in 1970 in Amherst, Nova Scotia.
Is Curtis Bowles Dwayne Johnson’s Twin Brother?
Curtis Bowles and Dwayne Johnson are not twins, but rather they are half brothers, and Curtis Bowles is seven years older than Dwayne Johnson. Dwayne was born to Rocky Johnson and his second wife, Ata Maivia. While married to Curtis’ mother, Una Sparks, Rocky got romantically involved with Ata Fitisemanu Maivia, the daughter of legendary wrestler the late “High Chief” Peter Maivia.
Ata Fitisemanu and Rocky met after the two wrestlers were tag team partners in a match on the independent circuit. Even though Peter Mavia disapproved of their relationship, they still carried on and welcomed their son Dwayne Douglas Johnson on 2nd May 1972. Meanwhile, Rocky did not state if Una was aware of his affair with Ata as well as the son they had together.
But, he said that Una gave him an ultimatum to quit wrestling or they would have to divorce as her faith (Jehovah’s Witnesses) didn’t support “blood sport”. So, they amicably parted ways and still remained good friends until his death. Curtis’ parents, Rocky, and Sparks, officially divorced in 1978, after which Rocky went ahead to marry Ata, Dwayne Johnson’s mother. After 25 years of marriage, Ata and Rocky divorced in 2003.
Rock Jonson died on 15th January 2020 at the age of 75. He died of a pulmonary embolism at his residence in Lutz, Florida. At the time of his death, he was married to his third wife, Sheila Northern, a speech pathologist.
Meanwhile, Curtis, Dwayne, and Wanda are quite close to one another and often attend family events together. Curtis does not fail to show off his siblings and share their photos on Instagram to mark every celebration, such as during their birthdays, national siblings day, etc. He particularly likes to share pictures from their childhood.
And interestingly, Dwayne would always reply to his posts by sharing them or with another post in appreciation. Considering these facts, it is apparent that both brothers share an amicable and close relationship.
What Does Curtis Bowles Do For a Living?
Curtis Bowles was reportedly given several opportunities to take part in the WWE with Dwayne, but he was not able to make a career out of it because he is not a strong fighter. Curtis actually tried to follow in his father’s footsteps just like his brother did by trying out wrestling in small events, but he would find out the career was just not for him.
Apart from featuring in some of his family events, Curtis Bowles rarely makes a public appearance on his own.
What Is Curtis Bowles’ Net Worth?
Curtis Bowles has an estimated net worth of $1 million. Some sources report that he runs a business in Hamilton, Ontario, where he lives with his family.
Curtis Comes From a Famous Family of Wrestlers
Curtis Bowles comes from one of the most famous wrestling families in the world. His father, Rocky Johnson, was best known for his work with WWF and as the first black champion in the company’s history. Rocky started his career in 1985 and retired in 1991, winning several NWA Tag Team Championships. After his retirement, he started training his son Dwayne for a career in professional wrestling.
Dwayne Johnson took in his father’s footsteps. He initially started his career as a wrestler but subsequently transitioned into the acting world. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2008. With eleven WWE Championships under his belt, Dwane Johnson made quite an outstanding and tremendous career as a wrestler. Two times, he won the Intercontinental Championship, and five times won the Tag Team Championship.
Currently, Dwayne is one of the most prolific actors of his time. Working in the film industry as an actor and film producer, Dwayne has also found enormous success in his profession. He has won 17 notable awards, received 64 nominations, starred in several blockbusters that grossed $10 billion globally, and as well, produced multiple successful films.
He is Married with Five Kids
Curtis Bowles is a married man and a father of five children; three sons and two daughters. The names of his children are Tristan, Katriel, Curtis, Chantelle, and Tiffany. There is no information about his wife and the mother of the kids. His son Tristan is currently a college-level athlete and plays college football.
In April 2020, Tristan welcomed a baby boy with his partner, making Curtis a grandfather. His son Katriel is also reportedly married. Nothing is known about Curtis’ two daughters and what they are up to.
FAQs
Who Is Curtis Bowles, Dwayne Johnson’s Brother?
Curtis Bowles is the half-brother of Dwayne Johnson, The Rock. He was born on the 1st of June 1965 and is currently 58 years old. He is also the son of the late Rocky Johnson, Dwayne Johnson’s father.
What Is Curtis Bowles’s Age?
Curtis Bowles is 58 years old. He was born in Hayward, California, United States of America, on the 1st of June 1965.
What Is Curtis Bowles’ Height
Curtis Bowles’ weight is unknown but his height is 5 feet 9 inches or 175 cm.