**David Michael Bautista Jr.** (known as **Dave Bautista**), a former wrestler and WWE champion, is an established American actor, known for his successful transition from the wrestling ring to the big screen.

His film career took a monumental turn with the role of **Drax the Destroyer** in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, beginning with *Guardians of the Galaxy* (2014), where he successfully combined his imposing physicality with unexpected comedic timing and surprisingly nuanced acting.

Bautista has since demonstrated his versatility by portraying memorable characters in high-profile films: from the enigmatic Hinx in *Spectre* (2015) to Sapper Morton in *Blade Runner 2049* (2017), to the violent Glossu Rabban in *Dune* (2021) and the charismatic Duke Cody in *Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery* (2022). His typical roles leverage his build and stage presence, but Bautista often imbues his characters with a depth and vulnerability that go beyond mere "brawn," solidifying his reputation as a capable actor and not just a "physical" one.