Dan Cena (aka Daniel Cena) is the younger brother of the famous professional wrestler and actor John Cena. Unlike his WWE star brother Cena, Dan didn’t hold up with choosing to go into wrestling. He chose to pursue a different professional path and joined the West Newbury Police Department.
In addition, Dan once faced a major misfortune in his life after his dreadful accident in 2007, which almost took his life.
Key Takeaways
- Dan is originally from Newbury, Massachusetts.
- His mother, Carol, and father, John Joseph, are no longer together.
- Cena is a police officer by profession.
- He is married to Janet Cena and they have one daughter.
- Dan currently resides in Newbury, Massachusetts.
Dan Cena’s Early Life And Parents
Dan was born on October 3, 1978, in West Newbury, Massachusetts, U.S., to Carol and John Joseph Cena. He is 45 years of age as of 2023. Unfortunately, his parents are now divorced and living their lives separately.
Besides, Dan studied at Alma Senior High School and graduated from UMass Lowell Athletics.
He Grew Up With Four Siblings
Dan has four siblings: Steve Cena, born on September 29, 1974; John Cena, born on April 23, 1977; Matt Cena, born on October 28, 1980; and Sean Cena, born in May 1983. The brothers are close to each other and have a strong connection.
Among his four brothers, John is a familiar name throughout the world.
How Is Dan Cena’s Relationship With John Cena?
Dan and his brother John are very close to each other. They appeared in the media together on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ in 2019. During the show, John discussed their childhood memories and their relationship.
In the show, Cena also praised his brother’s job and said that Dan is so dedicated to his job. Likewise, John revealed that his brother is a wonderful father, husband, and brother.
John Cena’s Brother, Dan Cena, Is a Police Officer
As mentioned above, Dan, unlike his famous brother John, has pursued his career in a different field. He is now a police officer who started working as a policeman at the age of 19 in 1998. He is currently stationed at the Newbury Police Department as a police sergeant.
Initially, Dan served as a dispatcher and auxiliary officer for 2 years. He was later promoted to reserve police officer in 2000. And, in 2003, Cena decided to work full-time in the Newbury Police Department.
Who Is Dan Married To?
Dan is married to his wife, Janet Cena. However, the couple hasn’t revealed their marriage details. Back in June 2015, Dan’s wife shared a picture of both of them on her Instagram account with the caption ‘First post, me and him.’
Since their first post, they hardly share about each other on their social media handles. Despite their secret love life, Dan and his better half, Janet, have been leading a happy conjugal life for several years now.
They are also blessed with a child, a daughter named Ashlynn. At present, the family of three lives in West Newbury, Massachusetts.
Dan Got Into An Accident In 2007
While working for the Newbury Police Department, John Cena’s brother, Dan, got involved in a fatal accident in February 2007. He was actually returning from his duty after Super Bowl Sunday when the accident took place. He was hit by the drunken driver on Route 1, and his fellow officer, Steven Jenkins, helped him out.
Dan was soon taken to the Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport immediately for the operation. Dan also recalled the accident during ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show and stated;
I was very lucky to get out of there in whatever shape I’m now, It only broke my left leg which is pretty amazing looking at the devastation done to that car.
His Net Worth
Dan has an estimated net worth of $1 million. Since Cena has been serving as a police officer for a long time, his salary might be above $81k a year.
Social Media Handles
He is active on Facebook with the username @Dan Cena. In his Facebook account, Cena has mentioned his hobbies are ‘traveling, blind football, beatboxing, car shows, car racing, beach volleyball, acting,’ and more.
