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Don 'The Dragon' Wilson

Don 'The Dragon' Wilson

28 movies on Netflix

Biography

Don Wilson, nicknamed The Dragon, is an American former kickboxer and actor who became known for starring in B movie action films. Born in Alton, Illinois, he trained in martial arts and won 11 world kickboxing titles over four decades, with 47 knockouts. STAR System Ratings ranked him as possibly the best American kickboxer. He later worked as a fight commentator and interviewer for early UFC events, starting with UFC 7. As an actor, he starred in the Bloodfist and Ring of Fire series, Red Sun Rising (1994), and the CyberTracker films. He also appeared in Say Anything... (1989) and The Capitol Conspiracy (1998), and played the leader of the Neon Gang in Batman Forever. In 2015, the International Sports Hall of Fame inducted him.

72years old

Turns 73 on September 10in 304 days

Born September 10, 1954Alton
Star sign: VirgoThe sign runs August 23 to September 22
Donald Glen Wilson (birth name)Also credited as Don Wilson

Movie Career

Films: 28
Career span: 36 years1988 to 2024

Genres

Action89%, 25 films
Sci-Fi29%, 8 films
Drama14%, 4 films
Thriller14%, 4 films
Adventure11%, 3 films

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About the name
Wilson got the nickname "The Dragon" from his White Dragon style training. It was first used at his first professional kickboxing match in Orlando.
Early training
Wilson studied Pai Lum White Dragon Kung Fu, a style that comes from Shaolin Kung Fu and was taught by Danny K. Pai. Fred Schmitz, who held Pai's first black belt in America, was one of Wilson's trainers.
A change of course
Wilson worked as a commentator and interviewer at many early UFC events. His first was UFC 7, held in Buffalo.
A change of course
At the Anchor Club, a bar in Florida, Wilson worked alongside Hulk Hogan and Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake, both WWE wrestlers.
Own stunts
Wilson was ambidextrous, so he could change stance whenever he wanted and strike hard with either side, but he chose to fight strong-side forward, a trait of some Chinese martial arts.
Getting ready for a role
Wilson said he took up professional boxing to sharpen his punching. His trainer, however, made him abandon the patient approach he had used in kickboxing and instead go for first-round knockouts.

Don 'The Dragon' Wilson movies on Netflix

Taken from Rio Bravo2024IMDb rating 3.1as Angel
New York Ninja2021IMDb rating 5.4as John Liu / The Ninja (voice)
Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks2019IMDb rating 6.7as Himself
Death Fighter2017IMDb rating 4.9as Bobby Pau(Don 'The Dragon' Wilson)
Beyond the Game2016IMDb rating 5.4as Self(Don 'The Dragon' Wilson)
Showdown in Manila2016IMDb rating 2.7as Dillon
The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power2015IMDb rating 4.1as Gizzan
The Last Sentinel2007IMDb rating 3.6as Tallis
Sci-Fighter2004IMDb rating 2.8as Jack Tanaka
Stealing Harvard2002IMDb rating 5.2as Loach's Friend
The Capitol Conspiracy1998IMDb rating 4.0as Jarrid Maddox
Bloodfist VIII: Hard Way Out1996IMDb rating 4.3as Rick Cowan(Don 'The Dragon' Wilson)
Night Hunter1996IMDb rating 3.9as Jack Cutter
Bloodfist VI: Ground Zero1995IMDb rating 4.6as Nick Corrican
Bloodfist VII: Manhunt1995IMDb rating 4.7as Jim Trudell(Don 'The Dragon' Wilson)
CyberTracker 21995IMDb rating 4.3as Eric
Virtual Combat1995IMDb rating 4.0as David Quarry
Bloodfist V: Human Target1994IMDb rating 5.0as Jim Stanton
CyberTracker1994IMDb rating 3.8as Eric Phillips
Red Sun Rising1994IMDb rating 5.3as Thomas Hoshino
Bloodfist IV: Die Trying1992IMDb rating 5.0as Danny Holt
Bloodfist III: Forced to Fight1991IMDb rating 5.0as Jimmy Boland(Don 'The Dragon' Wilson)
Future Kick1991IMDb rating 4.2as Walker(Don 'The Dragon' Wilson)
Ring of Fire1991IMDb rating 4.7as Johnny Woo
Bloodfist II1990IMDb rating 5.0as Jake Raye
Bloodfist1989IMDb rating 4.8as Jake Raye
Say Anything...1989IMDb rating 7.3as Sparring Partner
The Sisterhood1988IMDb rating 3.8as Guard 3

Best known for

The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.

Say Anything...1989 Comedy, Drama, Romanceas Sparring Partner
IMDb rating 7.3104K votes
The Last Sentinel2007 Action, Sci-Fias Tallis
IMDb rating 3.62.0K votes
CyberTracker1994as Eric Phillips
IMDb rating 3.81.7K votes
New York Ninja2021as John Liu / The Ninjavoice
IMDb rating 5.42.1K votes
Bloodfist1989as Jake Raye
IMDb rating 4.81.5K votes
Showdown in Manila2016as Dillon
IMDb rating 2.72.2K votes
Ring of Fire1991as Johnny Woo
IMDb rating 4.71.0K votes
Death Fighter2017as Bobby Pau(Don 'The Dragon' Wilson)
IMDb rating 4.91.2K votes

Most often with

Rick Jacobson directed three of these films, Richard Pepin two. Two actors appear in seven of them each. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.

Cynthia Rothrock

Art Camacho

Dennis Keiffer

Vince MurdoccoRick JacobsonDirector, 3 films Richard PepinDirector, 2 films

Films together

Cynthia Rothrock7 films together, 2004 to 2024
Cynthia Rothrock's page
- Taken from Rio Bravo2024IMDb rating 3.1Wilson as AngelRothrock as Margaret
- New York Ninja2021IMDb rating 5.4Wilson as John Liu / The NinjavoiceRothrock as Det. Janet Flores
- Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks2019IMDb rating 6.7Wilson as HimselfRothrock as Himself
- Death Fighter2017IMDb rating 4.9Wilson as Bobby Pau(Don 'The Dragon' Wilson)Rothrock as Valerie
- Beyond the Game2016IMDb rating 5.4Wilson as Self(Don 'The Dragon' Wilson)Rothrock as Himself
- Showdown in Manila2016IMDb rating 2.7Wilson as DillonRothrock as Haines
- Sci-Fighter2004IMDb rating 2.8Wilson as Jack TanakaRothrock as Sally Kirk / The White Dragon
Art Camacho7 films together, 1991 to 2024
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- Taken from Rio Bravo2024IMDb rating 3.1Wilson as AngelCamacho as Comanchero
- The Capitol Conspiracy1998IMDb rating 4.0Wilson as Jarrid MaddoxCamacho as Hunter's Men
- Bloodfist VI: Ground Zero1995IMDb rating 4.6Wilson as Nick CorricanCamacho as Rivera
- Bloodfist V: Human Target1994IMDb rating 5.0Wilson as Jim StantonCamacho as Security Guard
- CyberTracker1994IMDb rating 3.8Wilson as Eric PhillipsCamacho as Protester
- Red Sun Rising1994IMDb rating 5.3Wilson as Thomas HoshinoCamacho as Malito Lieutenant
- Ring of Fire1991IMDb rating 4.7Wilson as Johnny WooCamacho as Asian Gang
Dennis Keiffer3 films together, 1994 to 1995
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- Bloodfist VI: Ground Zero1995IMDb rating 4.6Wilson as Nick CorricanKeiffer as Kurtz
- Bloodfist V: Human Target1994IMDb rating 5.0Wilson as Jim StantonKeiffer as NSA Agent
- Red Sun Rising1994IMDb rating 5.3Wilson as Thomas HoshinoKeiffer as Mercenary
Maria Ford3 films together, 1991 to 1996
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- Night Hunter1996IMDb rating 3.9Wilson as Jack CutterFord as Tournier
- Future Kick1991IMDb rating 4.2Wilson as Walker(Don 'The Dragon' Wilson)Ford as Dancer
- Ring of Fire1991IMDb rating 4.7Wilson as Johnny WooFord as Julie
Rick Dean3 films together, 1991 to 1998
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- The Capitol Conspiracy1998IMDb rating 4.0Wilson as Jarrid MaddoxDean as Sagan
- Bloodfist VII: Manhunt1995IMDb rating 4.7Wilson as Jim Trudell(Don 'The Dragon' Wilson)Dean as Lurch
- Bloodfist III: Forced to Fight1991IMDb rating 5.0Wilson as Jimmy Boland(Don 'The Dragon' Wilson)Dean as Wheelhead
Vince Murdocco3 films together, 1991 to 2021
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- New York Ninja2021IMDb rating 5.4Wilson as John Liu / The NinjavoiceMurdocco as Jack 'The Cameraman'
- Night Hunter1996IMDb rating 3.9Wilson as Jack CutterMurdocco as Curt Argento
- Ring of Fire1991IMDb rating 4.7Wilson as Johnny WooMurdocco as Chuck
Rick JacobsonDirector, 3 films, 1995 to 1996
All films by Rick Jacobson
- Bloodfist VIII: Hard Way Out1996IMDb rating 4.3Wilson as Rick Cowan(Don 'The Dragon' Wilson)
- Night Hunter1996IMDb rating 3.9Wilson as Jack Cutter
- Bloodfist VI: Ground Zero1995IMDb rating 4.6Wilson as Nick Corrican
Richard PepinDirector, 2 films, 1994 to 1995
All films by Richard Pepin
- CyberTracker 21995IMDb rating 4.3Wilson as Eric
- CyberTracker1994IMDb rating 3.8Wilson as Eric Phillips

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