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General Facts and Figures
- Name: Donnie Wayne Johnson
- Net Worth: $50 Million
- Occupation: Actor, Producer, Director
- Date of Birth: December 15, 1949
- Place of Birth: Flat Creek Township, Missouri
- Zodiac: Sagittarius
- Spouse: Kelley Phleger
- Social: Instagram
Don Johnson is one of the most talented film actors and singers to grace the entertainment scene.
His Early Life
Don Johnson is the firstborn son to Nell and Wayne Fred Johnson. His parents got him when they were still in their teenage years, and they lived in poverty. He grew up in Crane, Missouri, and later moved to Wichita Kansas when he was six years old.
In Wichita High School, he was part of the theater program, where he nurtured his acting passion. He completed high school in 1967 and proceeded to the University of Kansas. He majored in the theater but dropped out to pursue acting.
Wealth and Career
Don Johnson has been in the film industry for a long time. Therefore, it is not perplexing to learn that he is $50 million rich. How did he come across such riches? Here are his engagements that built him.
In 2006, it was said that Don was facing money problems due to a $10.6 million debt on his 17-acre Aspen, Colorado, property.
In May 2008, a bank was allegedly 24 hours away from seizing the estate, but Johnson paid off a $14.5 million loan to the bank with a few hours left before the foreclosure started, allowing him to keep his property.
Acting
Don Johnson always had a passion for acting, evident from his childhood days. He moved to San Francisco to attend the American Conservative Theater.
His acting career got a boost in the 1980s when he shifted to television roles. Some of the notable roles he took include Miami Vice, which made him a household name. It is from this role that he started getting high-paying gigs.
He continued his success with Nash Bridge up to the mid-90s. This was another role that brought him excellent earnings.
Music Career
A thing that many people might not know is that Don Johnson is an excellent singer. In the 1980s, as his acting career peaked, he released two pop albums. The first was Heartbeat, coming out in 1986 and received Gold certification, meaning it sold over 500000 copies.
The second album, Let It Roll, followed up in 1989. It did not achieve as much success as his debut album but still made him a name in showbiz circles. The sales of his albums brought Don Johnson a great fortune at the time.
Motorboat Racing
Johnson is a powerboat enthusiast, and he won a racing competition in 1986. He raced across the Mississippi River, starting in New Orleans, and finishing in St. Louis. Though it is not clear of his race earning, the sport’s elite status should have brought him some decent bucks.
