Dorien Wilson – Biography, Net Worth, Wife, 7 Facts About The Actor

Dorien Wilson is an American actor and producer who has graced our screens for about 3 decades now, portraying several comedic characters that have brought smiles to the faces of several of his fans all over the world.

He is more popularly known for his work in the television industry notable amongst which is his portrayal of the characters – Eddie Charles in Dream On and as Prof Stanley Oglevee in The Parkers.

Biography Dorien Wilson

Dorien Wilson was born in Lompoc, California in the United States of America on July 5, 1963, to the family of a serving United States Air Force Officer named Ernie Wilson and his wife, Margaret Wilson. He grew up with two siblings – an older sister named Savita and a junior brother named Jarmont David Wilson.

He spent most of his early life in Lompoc with his family and went to High School there, and it was while in school that his love and passion for acting was discovered and nurtured, as he took part in several plays staged at his school. He proceeded to the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts, Santa Maria and later studied acting also at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco.

Movies of Dorien Wilson

Dorien has appeared in 11 movies till date and has featured prominently in most of them, his first role was as John Harris Sr. in the movie House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute (2001). He has also featured in films such as Clover Bend (2002) as Traxel, Steppin: The Movie (2009) as James Brooks, Pastor Shirley (2013) as Pastor Leeland, The Grace of Jake (2015) as Reverend Lovely, A weekend With The Family (2016) as John Clancy and Never Heard (2018) as Monty, just to mention a few.

What is his Net Worth?

Dorien Wilson has come a very long way from his early days starring in goofy advertisements just to get a gig, he has been active as a professional actor for close to 30 years now and has made a name for himself both in the television and movie worlds.
His net worth is currently put at $ 12 million and since he is still very active in Hollywood presently, it is believed that he still has the opportunity to increase his net worth much more significantly in the coming years.

Meet his Wife, JoAnn

Dorien is rumoured or believed to have met his current wife, JoAnn, as early as in their sixth grade in school. The innocent and platonic friendship which began way back then developed into the relationship they have today, even though the exact period their friendship transited into a full-fledged relationship is not known exactly.

They got married in 1986 and their union has been blessed with two wonderful children – their first child is a daughter named Sarita Wilson, and was followed 7 years later by a son named Devin. The Wilson family, regularly share their pictures from family outings and events via social media, much to the delight of their teeming fans.

Interesting facts About Dorien Wilson

1. He feels “Strange” when not recognized by fans

He disclosed in an interview he had on television that he feels “strange” when fans don’t really recognize who he is as he is used to fans calling him Professor Oglivee or any other popular character he has played over the years.

2. Hectic Fitness routine

He was asked on one of his interviews how he has managed to keep in shape despite his very hectic filming schedule and he revealed that he goes to the gym almost every day at 5 am, as most of his taping schedule is from 7 am till about 10 pm daily.

3. His brother’s death

Dorien’s younger brother Jarmont Wilson sadly died on September 30, 2015, while he was in his late 40s, and his demise really caught the family unawares and left them devastated. Jarmont was said to have really been a very loving uncle to his kids and shared a special bond with his family.

4. Physical Attributes

Dorien is a very handsome actor and this is probably what endeared him to most of his female fans. He is 6 feet and 2 inches (1.88 meters) tall, weighs well over 100 kilograms with well-chiselled muscles, has black hair and brown eyes.

5. Brush with the Law

Even though he is a darling in some of the roles he has played over the years, he is also human and has been caught on the wrong side of the law on a few occasions. He was charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) twice now and has spent some time paying for his sins and serving his community.

6. Recognition and Awards

His works over the years haven’t gone unnoticed and he has been nominated for the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy series by NAACP Image Awards for his role as Professor Oglevee in the sitcom The Parkers.

7. Divorce from his wife

It is reported that Dorien and his wife of many JoAnn are now officially divorced with the details of this action not readily known to the public – no one knows the reason for the divorce or when they did. However they have still continued to attend events together as a family and seems to be getting along very well despite not been married anymore – and who knows whether they could still get back together in the future.

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