Demond Wilson

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Demond Wilson Wiki Biography

Grady Demond Wilson was born on the 13th October 1946, in Valdosta, Georgia USA. He earned his fame and net worth through a successful career as an actor, best known for his roles in popular TV series “Stanford And Son”(1972-1977), “Baby I Am Back”(1977-1978) among others. His career in the entertainment industry had been active from 1971 to 2005.

Have you ever wondered how rich Demond Wilson is? According to sources, it is estimated that Demond Wilson`s total net worth is $1 million, an amount earned through his career as an actor, however, along the way he also became a minister, and on account of that has published several books about Christianity, which have also benefited his net worth.

Wilson`s family moved to New York from Valdosta when he was still a child. This move enabled him to embark on ballet and dance lessons, which soon paid off. At the age of four he made his Broadway debut, then continued with his lessons, and at the age of 12 he became a member of the Apollo Theater. Between 1966 and 1968, Wilson spent time in the US Army and served in the war in Vietnam, however he was wounded and eventually sent home as a decorated veteran. Upon his release from the army, he continued to work on Broadway, and appeared in several productions before he earned his debut appearance in Hollywood, in the TV series “Mission: Impossible” and “All In The Family”, followed by his first big screen appearance in “The Organization” (1971). His net worth benefited accordingly.

Wilson continued with his acting career, and in 1972 he earned a role in the popular TV series “Sanford And Son” (1972-1977). The series greatly benefited his net worth too, and in addition it enabled him to further his acting career. During the 1980s he was featured in the main cast in several TV series which added to his net worth. After “Sanford And Son” ended, he earned a role in the TV series “Baby I`m Back” (1977-1978). His next stop was his role in the TV series “The New Old Couple” (1982-1983). Adding to his net worth, he also appeared in the films “Full Moon High” (1981), “Me And The Kid” (1993) and “Hammerlock” (2000). Before he retired, he appeared in a few more TV series, one of them being “Girlfriends” (2004-2005).

Although he had retired from the TV screens, he continued with his acting career on Broadway, and in 2011 he appeared with Nina Nicole in the stage show “Measure Of A Man”.

Other than his acting career, Wilson has also been a minister. In 1984 he fulfilled his childhood promise and became an ordained minister. In 1995 he founded the Restoration House, an organization that serves as a rehab center for criminals, providing them mentorship, vocational training and spiritual guidance.

In adding to his net worth, he has also published several books on the theme of Christianity, and a number of children`s books. In 1988 his first book was published under the title “New Age Millennium”. He also published a memoir book in 2009, entitled “Second Banana -The Bittersweet Memories Of Sanford And Son Years”.When it comes to his personal life, since 1974 Demond Wilson has been married to Cicely Loise Johnston, with whom he has six children.

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Demond Wilson Quick Info

Full Name Demond Wilson
Net Worth $1 Million
Date Of Birth October 13, 1946
Place Of Birth Valdosta, Georgia, United States
Profession Actor
Nationality United States of America
Spouse Cicely Johnston (m. 1974)
Nicknames Grady Demond Wilson
IMDB www.imdb.com/name/nm0933284
Movies Hammerlock, Me and the Kid, Hammerlock, Me and the Kid
TV Shows The New Odd Couple, Baby, I’m Back, Sanford and Son, The New Odd Couple, Baby, I’m Back, Sanford and Son

Demond Wilson Quotes

  • [Of Redd Foxx]: I never had a cross word with him. People say I’m protective of Redd Foxx, in my book. I had no animosity toward Foxx for quitting the show in 1977, because I had a million dollar contract at CBS to do Baby I’m Back. My hurt was that he didn’t come to me about throwing the towel in – I found out in the hallway at NBC from a newscaster. I forgave him and I loved Redd, but I never forgot that.
  • [on his on- and off-screen chemistry with singer/comedian, Redd Foxx, who played Fred G. Sanford]: The producers said we need a straight man for Redd. It was a little difficult at first because his outlook was totally alien to me, but we found a common ground and, after while, we fell in love with each other.
  • I’m a Holy Ghost-filled, fire-baptizing man.
  • [When he abstained from television to become a full-time minister]: I’m using what I learned in television and on the stage to glorify God.
  • That was the one thing my folks weren’t too happy about, they were relieved when I drove back to Hollywood.
  • [on his first experience attending a Pentecostal church with his grandmother]: That was my first experience with jumping and shouting about the Lord, of which I’m a part of now, of which I choreograph, of which I promote! Hey, ya’lls not jumpin’ and shoutin’ enough over there!
  • God took me out of this world. He refined me and took my mind out of acting. I didn’t have the desire to be in it anymore.
  • [When he made the change from being an actor to a preacher]: On your own, you can’t make the transition, I questioned it, too. God makes you a new person. He says, ‘Just be patient – I’ll show you how.’
  • [When he was later called to be a minister rather than an actor]: I love preaching more than anything else I’ve ever done. I’m so happy now. I feel honored to be chosen. Even when you got everything – clothes, jewelry, nice house – you don’t feel happy. I was like Jonah, running from the Lord.
  • Travel around, preachin’ the Lord’s gospel, that’s what. If He wants me to do a film or be a pastor, we’ll have to wrestle a little bit. But I’ll do whatever He wants me to do.

Demond Wilson Important Facts

  • Release of his book, “Second Banana: Bittersweet Memoir of Sanford and Son”. [2009]
  • Best known by the public for his role as Lamont Sanford on Sanford and Son (1972).
  • His acting mentor was Redd Foxx.
  • Served in the Vietnam War in the early ’60s.
  • In 1994 he formed the Restoration House of America which gives Spiritual guidance and vocational training to former inmates.
  • Became a minister in 1984.

Demond Wilson Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
American Zealot 2017 pre-production Reverend Henry Nichols Actor
Dancer pre-production Joe Actor
Girlfriends 2004-2005 TV Series Kenneth Miles Actor
Hammerlock 2000 Morgan Rivers Actor
Me and the Kid 1993 Agent Schamper Actor
The New Odd Couple 1982-1983 TV Series Oscar Madison Actor
Full Moon High 1981 Cabbie-Busdriver Actor
The Love Boat 1979-1981 TV Series Jesse, Isaac’s Uncle / Bart Actor
Baby, I’m Back 1977-1978 TV Series Raymond Ellis Actor
Sanford and Son 1972-1977 TV Series Lamont Sanford
The Spirit of Christmas Past
The Spirit of Christmas Present
Actor
Dealing: Or the Berkeley-to-Boston Forty-Brick Lost-Bag Blues 1972 Rupert Actor
Mission: Impossible 1971 TV Series Simmons Actor
The Organization 1971 Charlie Blossom Actor
All in the Family 1971 TV Series Horace Actor
Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You 2016 Documentary Himself Self
Unsung Hollywood 2015 TV Series documentary Himself Self
Praise the Lord 1986-2004 TV Series Himself Self
American Soundtrack: Rhythm, Love and Soul 2003 TV Special documentary Himself Self
Biography 2000 TV Series documentary Himself Self
E! True Hollywood Story 1996 TV Series documentary Himself Self
Battle of the Network Stars XIII 1982 TV Special Himself – ABC Team Self
The Hollywood Squares 1972-1979 TV Series Himself – Panelist Self
Battle of the Network Stars 1976 TV Special Himself – NBC Team Self
Tony Orlando and Dawn 1975 TV Series Himself Self
Dinah! 1975 TV Series Himself Self
The Dean Martin Show 1974 TV Series Himself Self
All-Star Baffle 1973-1974 TV Series Himself Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 1972-1973 TV Series Himself Self
The Mike Douglas Show 1973 TV Series Himself – Actor Self
Laugh-In 1972 TV Series Himself Self
The Butler 2013/I Himself (uncredited) Archive Footage
Inside Deep Throat 2005 Documentary Lamont Sanford (uncredited) Archive Footage