The Undertaker Family Tree: The Story Behind WWE's Deadman

Mark William Calaway, known as The Undertaker, born 24 March 1965 in Houston, Texas, USA, is an American former pro wrestler — 7× WWE World Champion; 21-1 WrestleMania streak (undefeated for 21 straight WrestleManias, 1991-2013; broken by Brock Lesnar 2014); 30-year WWE career (1990-2020) — the longest active tenure of any wrestler.

The Family's Roots: A Texas Family

The Calaway family is from Houston, Texas.

His Parents

Father: Frank Calaway — Houston.

Mother: Betty Catherine Truby Calaway.

His Brothers

Mark is the youngest of five brothers (four elder).

His First Wife: Jodi Lynn

Jodi Lynn — American. Married Mark on 12 June 1989; divorced 1999.

Their Son

Gunner Vincent Calaway, born 28 May 1993 — son.

His Second Wife: Sara Chapman

Sara Chapman — American. Married on 21 July 2000; divorced 2007. Also occasionally appeared as WWE character.

Their Daughters (with Sara)

Chasey Calaway, born 2002 — daughter.

Gracie Calaway, born 2005 — daughter.

His Wife: Michelle McCool

Michelle McCool, born 25 January 1980 — WWE Diva. Married Mark on 26 June 2010.

Their Daughter

Kaia Faith Calaway, born 28 August 2012 — daughter.

The Calaway Family Tree at a Glance

Father: Frank Calaway.

Mother: Betty Catherine Truby Calaway.

Brothers: 4 elder brothers.

First Wife: Jodi Lynn (m. 12 June 1989, div. 1999).

Second Wife: Sara Chapman (m. 21 July 2000, div. 2007).

Wife: Michelle McCool (b. 25 January 1980; m. 26 June 2010).

Son (Jodi): Gunner Vincent Calaway (b. 28 May 1993).

Daughters (Sara): Chasey (b. 2002); Gracie (b. 2005).

Daughter (Michelle): Kaia Faith Calaway (b. 28 August 2012).

The Undertaker:

  • Born 24 March 1965, Houston
  • Texas Wesleyan University basketball scholarship
  • Trained by Buzz Sawyer 1987
  • WCCW, USWA, WCW as "Mean Mark Callous"
  • WWE (WWF) debut: 1990 Survivor Series as The Undertaker (Deadman gimmick)
  • 7× WWE World Champion
  • WrestleMania streak: 21-1 (broken by Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania XXX 2014)
  • 26 WrestleMania appearances
  • Career: 1990-2020 (30 years — WWE record)
  • Retired Survivor Series 2020
  • WWE Hall of Fame: 2022

What the Calaway Family Story Teaches Us

A Houston family. Four elder brothers. Three marriages — the third to fellow WWE star Michelle McCool. Four children across all three marriages. A career of 30 years, one gimmick, 7 world titles, and the untouchable 21-1 WrestleMania record.

For every family — large or small, famous or otherwise — the Undertaker story carries the same lesson. Some careers keep one gimmick for 30 straight years.

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