Demond Wilson

Birthday: 13 October 1946, Valdosta, Georgia, USA

Birth Name: Grady Demond Wilson

Demond Wilson was born on October 13, 1946 in Valdosta, Georgia, USA as Grady Demond Wilson. He is an actor, known for Sanford and Son (1972), The New Odd Couple (1982) and Baby... I'm Back! (1977). He has been married to Cicely Loise Johnston since May 3, 1974. They have six children.

[When he made the change from being an actor to a preacher]: On your own, you can't make the transit...Show more »

[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.' Show less «

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

[When he was later called to be a minister rather than an actor]: I love preaching more than anythin...Show more »

[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. Show less «

[on his on- and off-screen chemistry with singer/comedian, Redd Foxx, who played Fred G. Sanford]: T...Show more »

[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. Show less «

That was the one thing my folks weren't too happy about, they were relieved when I drove back to Hol...Show more »

That was the one thing my folks weren't too happy about, they were relieved when I drove back to Hollywood. Show less «

[When he abstained from television to become a full-time minister]: I'm using what I learned in tele...Show more »

[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. Show less «

[Of Redd Foxx]: I never had a cross word with him. People say I'm protective of Redd Foxx, in my boo...Show more »

[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. Show less «

God took me out of this world. He refined me and took my mind out of acting. I didn't have the desir...Show more »

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. Show less «

[on his first experience attending a Pentecostal church with his grandmother]: That was my first exp...Show more »

[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! Show less «

Travel around, preachin' the Lord's gospel, that's what. If He wants me to do a film or be a pastor,...Show more »

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. Show less «