Dustin Patrick Runnels (born April 11, 1969) is an American professional wrestler and author. He currently works with the WWE under the ring name Goldust where he is one-half of the WWE Tag Team Champions with his half-brother Cody Rhodes. He is the son of former professional wrestler "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes and the half brother of Cody Rhodes. During his time with WWE he won multiple titles including the World Tag Team Championship one time with Booker T, the WWE Hardcore Championship seven times and the WWE Intercontinental Championship three times.