Demond Wilson

Demond Wilson
Wilson (left) (as Lamont Sanford) in 1972,
with Redd Foxx (as Fred Sanford)
Born
Grady Demond Wilson

(1946-10-13) October 13, 1946 (age 78)
Valdosta, Georgia, U.S.[1]
Occupation(s)Actor, author
Years active1968–present
Spouse
Cicely Johnston
​
(m. 1974)​
[2]
Children6

Grady Demond Wilson[3] (born October 13, 1946) is an American actor and author. He played Lamont Sanford, the son of Fred Sanford (played by Redd Foxx) on the NBC sitcom Sanford and Son (1972–77). He also portrayed Oscar Madison on The New Odd Couple (1982–83)[4] and appeared in the film Me and the Kid (1993).[5][6]

  1. ^ Moses, Gavin (April 15, 1985). "Sanford's Son, Demond Wilson, Leaves His Demons Behind to Become a Full-Time Evangelist". People. Retrieved May 28, 2015.
  2. ^ "FamilySearch: Sign In". Ident.familysearch.org. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
  3. ^ Todd, Dana (April 20, 1985). "Demond Wilson gives up Hollywood for preaching". Star-News. Retrieved June 8, 2015.
  4. ^ "Actor's stage now a pulpit". Eugene Register-Guard. Oregon. Los Angeles Times. October 18, 1986. p. 13C.
  5. ^ "Demond Wilson". Triviatribute.com. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
  6. ^ "Demond Wilson bio at Celebrity Nooz.com". Archived from the original on August 17, 2008. Retrieved October 26, 2021.