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John Cena

John Cena

Director & actor · born 23 April 1977 · West Newbury, Massachusetts, USA

John Cena (born April 23, 1977) is an American actor, retired professional wrestler, and former rapper. He is signed to WWE as a brand ambassador. Cena wrestled for WWE for 24 years, becoming a record-setting 17-time world champion, before transitioning fully into his acting career.

Cena began professional wrestling in 1999 and signed with the World Wrestling Federation in 2001, where he began in its then-developmental territory Ohio Valley Wrestling. After debuting on the main roster on WWE SmackDown! in 2002, he rose to prominence as a brash heel rapper, before becoming the company's franchise player from the mid-2000s to the mid-2010s. He wrestled on a part-time schedule from 2017 until his retirement in 2025. His run as a face from 2003 to 2025 was the longest continuous portrayal of a heroic character in WWE history.

Where to start: Matchbox the Movie (2026).

As director 1

As actor 364

TV shows 42

Frequently asked questions

What is the best John Cena movie?

By viewer score, Matchbox the Movie (2026) at 7.7/10.

What are John Cena’s most popular movies?

Barbie, The Suicide Squad, F9.

How many movies has John Cena made?

365 films on TMDB, 1 as director, 364 as actor.

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