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Dave Bautista

Dave Bautista is an American actor, retired professional wrestler, and former mixed martial artist born in 1969.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Dave Bautista is an American actor and retired professional wrestler known for his WWE career as Batista and his film roles including Drax in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy. Born in 1969, he transitioned to acting in the mid-2000s and has appeared in major franchises.

Early life and background

Bautista was born on January 18, 1969, in Washington, D.C., and is of American nationality. Public biographies confirm his birth date, making him 57 years old in 2026.

Wrestling career

Bautista rose to prominence in WWE, wrestling primarily as Batista from 1999 to 2019. He is associated with the Ruthless Aggression era and became a multi-time world champion.

Acting career

Bautista began acting in 2006 and gained fame as Drax the Destroyer in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He has also appeared in Spectre, Blade Runner 2049, Dune, and Knock at the Cabin. Canadian audiences know him through these major releases, which had strong viewership in Canada.

In short

  • Born January 18, 1969, in Washington, D.C.
  • Rose to fame as Batista in WWE.
  • Transitioned to acting with roles in Guardians of the Galaxy and Dune.
  • Height listed at 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) in reliable sources.
Canadian angle

Canadian audiences know Bautista especially through the Marvel films Guardians of the Galaxy and Dune, both of which had strong theatrical and streaming viewership in Canada.

Quick questions

How old is Dave Bautista?
Dave Bautista was born on January 18, 1969, which makes him 57 years old in 2026.
What is Dave Bautista's height?
Reliable biographical sources list him at 6 ft 4 in (193 cm), though some entertainment databases list a billed height of 6 ft 6 in.
What movies has Dave Bautista been in?
He has appeared in films including Guardians of the Galaxy, Spectre, Blade Runner 2049, Dune, Army of the Dead, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, and Knock at the Cabin.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Bautista
    Supports: Birth date, birth name, nationality, acting and wrestling career overview, and height details.
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Dave-Bautista
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, nationality, and overview as an actor and former professional wrestler.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1176985/
    Supports: Age, birth date, height listings, and biographical profile.
  4. TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/people/dave-bautista/
    Supports: Birth date, age, birthplace, and occupation profile.
  5. Famous Birthdays — https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/dave-batista.html
    Supports: Marital history and age listing; used cautiously because it is a secondary entertainment database.
  6. The Famous People — https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/dave-bautista-41600.php
    Supports: Height and spouse history; used cautiously as a secondary entertainment biography source.