Dave Bautista

David Michael Bautista Jr., born on January 18, 1969, is an American actor and retired professional wrestler. He gained fame in WWE between 2002 and 2019, where he competed under the ring name Batista and became a six-time world champion. Bautista is widely known for his portrayal of Drax the Destroyer in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starting from Guardians of the Galaxy in 2014. He continued to portray the character until Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 in 2023, after which he confirmed his departure from the franchise. Throughout his career, Bautista has achieved numerous accolades and has left a lasting impact on both the wrestling and acting industries.More