The following press release and media has been issued, announcing details on WWE Superstar and actor The Rock Being Featured On “Oprah’s Master Class” On the Oprah Winfrey Network. You can read details about The Rock’s appearance, as well as view some sneak peek clips embedded below:
DWAYNE “THE ROCK” JOHNSON WILL BE FEATURED ON EMMY-NOMINATED ‘OPRAH’S MASTER CLASS’ SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15 ON OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK
Los Angeles – The acclaimed, Emmy-nominated series “Oprah’s Master Class” featuring an unprecedented first-person insight into the brilliant minds of entertainers we love, respect and admire, will feature one of the biggest box office draws of all-time, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Sunday, November 15 at 8p ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.
About “Oprah’s Master Class: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson”
Sunday, November 15 at 8 p.m. ET/PTHis movies have combined for over a billion dollars, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s career continues to thrive with movies like mega-Hollywood blockbuster “The Fast and the Furious” and thriller “San Andreas.” But beneath the strong exterior, smile and charismatic persona like that of his wrestling character “The Rock,” lies a toughness created when early dreams were dashed and the instability of family life could have threatened his faith. Enticed early by his young, untamed heart, he followed many paths, but through his many roles—from football player to wrestler to actor—has learned to trust his unique voice and personal perspective.
About Master Class Season Five
The fifth and all-new season of “Oprah’s Master Class” has featured multiple Emmy-winning host Ellen DeGeneres, film legend Robert Duvall and Grammy Living Legend Award winner Smokey Robinson. The season continues this week with one of the biggest box office draws of all-time Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (November 15). Upcoming masters include Oscar-winning actor and musician Jeff Bridges (December 6), five-time Grammy Award winner and singer-songwriter James Taylor (November 29) and Grammy Award-winning songstress and actress Patti LaBelle (November 22).
About OPRAH’S MASTER CLASS
The acclaimed Emmy-nominated series “Oprah’s Master Class,” winner of NAACP and Gracie Awards, returns for its fifth season this fall. Featuring unprecedented first-person insight into the brilliant minds of entertainers we love, respect and admire, “Oprah’s Master Class” tells the stories you’ve never heard from the people you thought you knew best. Hand-picked by Oprah Winfrey for their unique impact on the world, true modern masters share the greatest lessons they’ve learned along the way, including their successes, failures, triumphs, disappointments and heartbreaks. Previous seasons include Sidney Poitier, Maya Angelou, Diane Sawyer, Tom Brokaw, Alicia Keys, Susan Sarandon, Lenny Kravitz, Jay Z, Jane Fonda, Barbara Walters, Berry Gordy, Diahann Carroll, Goldie Hawn, Justin Timberlake and many more. “Oprah’s Master Class” is co-produced by the award-winning production companies, Harpo Studios and @radical.media. The series is executive produced by Oprah Winfrey, Jon Sinclair, Jon Kamen and Justin Wilkes.
ABOUT OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK:
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is the first and only network named for, and inspired by, a single iconic leader. Oprah Winfrey’s heart and creative instincts inform the brand – and the magnetism of the channel. Winfrey provides leadership in programming and attracts superstar talent to join her in primetime, building a global community of like-minded viewers and leading that community to connect on social media and beyond. OWN is a singular destination on cable. Depth with edge. Heart. Star power. Connection. And endless possibilities. OWN is a joint venture between Harpo, Inc. and Discovery Communications. The network debuted on January 1, 2011 and is available in 85 million homes. The venture also includes the award-winning digital platform Oprah.com.
CLIP: What Dwayne Johnson Learned After Being Booed by 20,000 Wrestling Fans
Like his father and his grandfather before him, Dwayne Johnson decided to jump in the ring as a professional wrestler when he was in his 20s. In 1996, Dwayne made his WWE debut as “Rocky Maivia” at Madison Square Garden. By the end of his first match, Dwayne says the crowd was cheering him on and chanting his name…but that all soon changed.
CLIP: How a Bout of Depression Led to Dwayne Johnson’s Career-Defining Moment
After playing football for four years at the University of Miami, Dwayne Johnson was passed over by the NFL. While he played for the Canadian Football League for a short time, he was ultimately cut from his team, the Calgary Stampeders, and sent packing. At 23, Dwayne found himself living in his parents’ small apartment, battling depression.
CLIP: Dwayne Johnson’s Decision to Quit Wrestling and Pursue Acting
At the height of his career in the WWE, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson quietly walked away from wrestling. Dwayne says he was close to accomplishing everything he’d set out to accomplish in that arena, and he was ready for a new challenge—acting.
