Dave Bautista
Actor, "Guardians of the Galaxy" & WWE World Champion
Dave Bautista starred as ‘Drax the Destroyer’ in the Marvel feature Guardians of the Galaxy appearing opposite Chris Pratt, Benicio Del Toro, Bradley Cooper and Zoe Saldana. He reprised that role in Avengers; Infinity War, which became the highest grossing film opening weekend in history. Avengers: Endgame went on to gross $2.79 billion at the box office, officially becoming the biggest movie of all time. A former professional wrestler and mixed martial artist, Bautista is best known for his time in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), where he was a six-time world champion and an international spokesman for the organization.
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Dave Bautista starred as ‘Drax the Destroyer’ in the Marvel feature Guardians of the Galaxy appearing opposite Chris Pratt, Benicio Del Toro, Bradley Cooper and Zoe Saldana. The film follows an unlikely cast of characters including an American pilot and a group of futuristic ex-cons going on the run with a highly coveted object and must join forces to defeat a cosmic force of epic proportions. Guardians of the Galaxy 2 added Kurt Russell and Sylvester Stallone to the cast and recently crossed over $863 million at the box office. The Guardians have joined the cast of the Avengers, in Avengers; Infinity War which became the highest grossing film opening weekend in history. Avengers: Endgame went on to gross $2.79 billion at the box office, officially becoming the biggest movie of all time.
Bautista can be seen in the Fox film Stuber starring opposite Kumail Nanjiani. Michael Dowse directs the film about and unsuspecting uber driver named Stu who gets into a harrowing night of mayhem. Bautista is currently in pre-production on the family/action comedy My Spy for STX which he will star and produce. My Spy is the story of a hardened CIA agent who finds himself under the mercy of a precocious 9 year old girl, having been set to undercover to surveil her family.
Bautista was recently seen in Hotel Artemis starring opposite Jodie Foster and Sterling K. Brown about a nurse who runs a secret, members-only emergency room for criminals. He was also seen in the action film Final Score as an ex-soldier forced to save a football stadium from terrorists.
In November 2015, Bautista was seen in the Sony feature Spectre the 24th installment of the James Bond series. Starring opposite Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz and Lea Seydoux, Bautista played ‘Hinx’, a fast-driving, battle-hardened hit-man for the secretive terrorist cartel SPECTRE. He was also seen in action film Heist starring opposite Robert DeNiro and Jeffery Dean Morgan.
A former professional wrestler and mixed martial artist Bautista is best known for his time in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), where he was a six-time world champion and an international spokesman for the organization. David retired from the WWE to focus on his acting career in mid-2010.
Past film credits include Blade Runner 2049, Escape Plan 2 &3, Bushwick, Luc Besson’s Warrior Gate, Universal’s Riddick and The Man with the Iron Fists. Past TV credits include Chuck, Headcase, and Smallville.
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MEDTRONIC
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UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI – KANSAS CITY
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BAYLOR UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
We had a fantastic day with Inge! She was very engaging with all those that attended. Her personal stories about the holocaust were very special and we were moved that she was willing to share them with everyone. Thank you again, PDA for all your hard work and dedication to make this program such a success!
SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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SAP COMPANY
Thank you again, Dr. Kimbrough, for a great presentation, our attendees are still talking about it!
CAMPUS LABS
Dr. Henry Lee's presentation was entertaining, insightful and wise. I, and everyone at Pfizer, especially appreciate the remarks you directed about following your passion and preparing yourself to excel. Thank you, everyone, at PDA for helping to make this happen!
PFIZER
The event was successful! I received many messages expressing how awesome, outstanding and inspiring Ms. Webb-Christburg's speech was."
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MEMORIAL BREAKFAST, BOSTON, MLK SPEAKER
Everything went well. Atsuko was very easy to work with and the students enjoyed her performance! Thank you again for your recommendation and I hope to work with you again in the future!
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Dr. Novello left this morning after a very successful event on our campus! Thank you PDA Group for your help from the first phone to the last you were with us every step of the way.
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
Jordan Carlos was very very entertaining! A majority of students who answered the event survey indicated they really enjoyed Jordan and definitely will bring him back!
WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
On behalf of myself and my organization Entertainment Unlimited the Campus Programming Board of Ferris State University, we thank you PDA and Dan for a successful event!! Dan was magnificent! Students really enjoyed the presentation. I know I did. Can't wait to bring in more programs with PDA Group.
FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY
It was a great pleasure to work with PDA Group! The communication was always prompt, friendly and helpful. We loved the speakers and events we booked through Mr. Peter Walker (PDA Group).
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Thank you, Peter, for all your help, you'll be happy to know that the event went incredibly well! Aneesa Ferreira was by far one of the best speakers we've ever had!
FURMAN UNIVERSITY
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Dave Bautista Shows Off His Home Gym And Fridge | Gym & Fridge | Men's Health
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