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Demond Wilson

(1946–2026) Television Actor

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Demond Wilson was a television actor.

Quick Facts About Demond Wilson

Born: October 13, 1946
Died: January 30, 2026
Profession: Television Actor

About Demond Wilson

[Wikidata] American actor (1946-2026)... | [Wikipedia] Grady Demond Wilson was an American actor, best known for his role as Lamont, the titular son in the NBC sitcom Sanford and Son (1972–1977). He later portrayed Oscar Madison on The New Odd Couple (1982–1983) and appeared in the film Me and the Kid (1993).

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You see, to me all races of people are fascinating.

Fascinating

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You bet your sweet bippy I care about money.

About

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All in the Family' was such a mean-spirited show. There was no humanity there - just a bunch of people arguing about…

Arguing

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My priorities are God, my family, my business and my craft.

Business

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I always fancied myself as serious.

Always

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When I stand up and minister, I can minister until I turn into a puddle of perspiration and the spirit of God…

God

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I like to present Blacks in the proper light.

Blacks

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I got to the point where nothing made me happy. My children didn't bring me any joy. My wife didn't bring me…

Children

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I love Redd. We have an understanding. He never has to guess what I'm thinking, 'cause I tell him about my feelings…

Learning

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The kind of money they pay on TV is nice.

Kind

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I'm a Holy Ghost-filled, fire-baptized man.

Holy

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When I was little, if the music was on I'd start to dance.

Dance

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I can fulfill my needs both materialistically and spiritually with my job.

Both

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I had no friends in Hollywood, just associates from work.

Friends

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God is a very persuasive creator. If God is the catalyst, there's nothing you can do about it.

About

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Sanford and Son' transcended politics and race. It was a show about a son and a father who have a love-hate relationship…

Father

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I don't go on auditions.

Auditions

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You think you can stray from the straight and narrow course the Lord has set for you and still get into heaven…

Free

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I'm a renaissance man, a man for all seasons.

Man

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If they only knew - I'm talking about John Q. Public - if they only knew the hearts of these senators and…

About

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You can't make everyone in the world like you. If you try, you're just spinning your wheels and you frustrate yourself and…

Everyone

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God makes you a new person.

God

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I don't want to sound bitter about 'Sanford and Son.' I'm not. It threw me into stardom. It made me wealthy.

About

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I love preaching the gospel more than anything else I've ever done.

Anything

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Sanford and Son' is like snooting a movie every week.

Every

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