Don The Dragon Wilson Net Worth

Don Wilson was born in Alton, Illinois on September 10, 1954 with a life path number two that is inspired by community, harmony, and relationships.

Wilson is best known as the star of the Bloodfist martial arts action film series and other movies, though he also boasts an impressive sports resume with playing football and basketball professionally, competing in high school wrestling competition, and participating in rugby union as a junior collegiate student.

Early Life and Education

Don Wilson attended the Coast Guard Academy in Florida after graduating high school, but soon decided to drop out in pursuit of his goal to become a world-renowned martial artist and fighter. Under Chuck Merriman he studied Goju-ryu karate while also training in Pai Lum (dragon style) kung fu.

Wilson was encouraged by fellow martial artist Chuck Norris to come to Hollywood and try his luck in film. Signing with agent Ray Cavaleri, Wilson appeared in various commercials as well as on General Hospital soap opera.

Wilson auditioned for legendary B-movie producer Roger Corman in 1988. Corman immediately signed him to a seven-movie contract; since then Wilson has appeared in 29 films including Bloodfist martial-arts action film series.

Professional Career

Don Wilson, an actor from United States, is widely considered one of the premier professionals in his field. Over four decades of his career he has won eleven world kickboxing championships – knocking out such world champions as Dennis Alexio, Oaktree Edwards, and Dick Kimber.

Wilson was born in Illinois but relocated to Florida when his father took a job at the Kennedy Space Center. Soon thereafter, Wilson found an interest in sports that led him to study martial arts as a form of exercise.

In the early 1980s, Don Dragon began performing at local nightclubs such as Brassy’s in Cocoa Beach. His performances earned him the moniker Don Dragon due to his use of all types of kicks such as spinning ones as well as leaping ones.

Achievement and Honors

Don Wilson had an incredible four decade long fighting career which yielded 11 world kickboxing championships. His record stands at 72-5-2 and included defeating such champions as Dennis Alexio, Oaktree Edwards, Dick Kimber and Dewey Cooper.

Wilson has appeared in multiple action films as a character who uses professional fighting techniques to fight for justice. His charismatic performances and oriental good looks make him an appealing actor for films that require tough protagonists.

Wilson stars in Traditionz Entertainment’s quirky action comedy Paying Mr. McGetty as a laconic hitman hired to help a friend overcome a gambling addiction before being abducted by criminal millionaires and forced into fighting until death is reached.

Personal Life

Wilson soon transitioned from professional kickboxing into acting roles. He found success starring in movies such as Night Hunter where he portrayed a vampire slayer. Wilson wasn’t afraid of challenging himself in movies and readily accepted any offers that came his way.

He had numerous encounters against world champions like Branko Cikatic, James Warring, Dennis Alexio, and Oaktree Edwards and served for one year in Vietnam as part of the United States Marine Corps.

He has two children who both share in his passion for martial arts. Currently residing in Cocoa Beach, Florida – in addition to acting, he continues his training and fighting stuntman roles; producing films of his own production; as well as being honored with induction into Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame.

Net Worth

Don was one of the greatest kickboxing champions ever, winning 11 World titles across three sanctioning organizations – WKA, STAR and ISKA. His reign lasted nearly 40 years.

Wilson has made numerous films that showcase his incredible martial arts abilities and sense of humor, as well as founding and leading his Don Wilson Fighting System, which offers kickboxing lessons.

As someone with the Life Path Number 2, his motivation lies within community and harmony. Being sensitive empath makes him adept at picking up on others’ emotions quickly, which enables him to be an incredible friend as well as compassionate family man who’s supportive of his wife and kids.