The Dragon first emerged to display his true potential in what was to be the first of one of the longest running martial arts film series ever, playing a retired boxer who must enter a tournament to uncover the murderer of his brother. Venerated by martial arts publications for its realistic fights, “Bloodfist” grossed over $13 million – making it Wilson’s most successful starring film ever.

In a Los Angeles consumed by culutural hatred, Dr. Johnny Wu (Wilson) begins a forbidden romance with the sister of his brother's mortal enemy. Co-stars Dale Jacoby ("No Retreat, No Surrender"), Vincent Murdocco ("Flesh Gordon 2"), and Steven Leigh ("Sunset Beach").

Wrongfully convicted of a brutal crime, Jimmy Boland (Wilson) must fight for his life in the hostile Whigate State Prison. Also stars Richard Roundtree ("Shaft" trilogy). This was the last film of the series to be released theatrically: it made less than $50,000 and was pulled from screens after a one-week run. Wilson has not starred in a theatrically-released film since.

A lawyer's (Wilson) family is murdered by drug smugglers and he is beaten and left in a coma. When he awakens, he trains with a karate master to remember and becomes a mysterious avenger known as "The Karate Man". Co-stars Shari Shattuck ("On Deadly Ground"), Michael Delando ("General Hospital"), and Aki Aleong ("Farewell to the King").

Johnny Wu (Wilson) returns to battle murderous gang members and the henchmen of an evil underground fighting champion to save his girlfriend (Maria Ford, "The Key to Sex"). Also stars Sy Richardson ("Repo Man"), Dale Jacoby, and Vince Murdocco.

Jim Stanton (Wilson) makes his living as a hired hand for underworld kingpins when he's shot and left amnesic. With the CIA on his tail for his crimes and his former employers suspecting him an undercover mole, Jim must evade assassination from both sides while trying to rediscover who he is. Also stars Denice Duff ("Song of the Vampire") and the late Steve James ("American Ninja" 1-3).

Eric Phillips (Wilson) is a secret agent working as a security guard for a senator advocating a line of android police officers (John Aprea, "Knots Landing"). When Eric discovers that the senator is crooked, he's pursued by the dangerous new robots. Also stars Richard Norton ("Mr. Nice Guy"). Directed by Richard Pepin ("The Box").

Nick Corrigan (Wilson) is a military courier on his way to a nuclear launch site when it is overrun by religious extremists, and must use his considerable martial arts skills to thwart their plans to bomb New York. Directed by Rick Jacobsen ("Ring of Fire, "Blackbelt"). Also stars Jonathan Fuller ("Castle Freak").

In one of the least acclaimed films of the Batman legacy, The Dragon makes a small but memorable appearance as the leader of the neon gang that attacks Dick "Robin" Grayson (Chris O'Donnell, "Scent of a Woman"); his voice was dubbed to make the facepaint-wearing villain more menacing.

Unjustly branded a cop-killer, Jim Trudell (Wilson) is pursued by a vengeful police force, and must fight to stay alive and clear his name. Co-stars Jillian McWhirter ("Dune Warriors") and Jonathan Penner ("Rude Awakening"). Directed by Jonathan Winfrey ("Watch Over Me").

A former CIA agent (Wilson) lives a daylife as a teacher with his son (Brian White, "Bone Chillers"), but when he's attacked by former allies and his son is kidnapped, he is forced back into the business. This is the last film of the series to star Wilson: though "Bloodfist 2050" debuted on TV, it featured Matt Mullins in the lead.

The Dragon appears in a small role as an FBI agent in a crime-thriller starring Chris Penn, Jennifer Dale ("Night Heat"), and Michael Madsen ("Resevoir Dogs"), and directed by Damian Lee. Also known as "Papertrail.

Following the killing of his friend, an Interpol agent (Wilson) is sent to India in persuit of the murdering terrorists. Co-stars Bollywood star Madhaven ("A Peck on the Cheek") and Evan Lurie ("American Kickboxer 2"). Directed by Fred Olen Ray ("The Lair").

A federal agent with powers to see the future as the result of an experiment is ordered to find the other participants of the experiment...but they keep getting killed just before he can bring them in, and now someone wants him dead as well. Also known as "The Prophet". Co-stars Barbara Steele ("8½") and Arthur Roberts ("Air America"). Directed by Fred Olen Ray.

When SWAT commander John Sato's (Wilson) actions result in the death of another officer (Cynthia Rothrock, "No Retreat, No Surrender 2"), he finds himself lured into the world of a mob boss (Chris Penn) where he must choose whether to follow the path of good or evil.

A well-meaning genius (Aki Aleong) creates a virtual reality game that leaves his grandson trapped within when a virus invades. The boy's father (Wilson) enters the game in order to combat the virus (Christine Rodriguez, "WMAC Masters") and save his son before they're both trapped forever. Also features Cynthia Rothrock. Also known as "Sci-Fighter.

Wilson stars as one of two policemen (alongside Olivier Gruner, "Nemesis") who must protect a Brooklyn callgirl who uncovered the identity of a top-secret, department-employed hitman. Also stars Gary Busey ("Lethal Weapon"), Fred Williamson ("Starsky & Hutch"), and Martin Kove ("The Karate Kid").