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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]
Wilson was most known for his role as the titular “son” Lamont Sanford of Sanford and Son, one of the first sitcoms to feature a predominantly African American cast. What did Demond Wilson go on to do after Sanford and Son took the screen for the last time in 1977?
The series follows Fred G. Sanford, known for his bigotry and cantankerousness, and Lamont Sanford, his long-suffering, conscientious, peacemaker son. Both characters are occasionally involved in get-rich-quick schemes to pay off their various debts.
Sanford and Son is the comedy sitcom that chronicles the misadventures of a cantankerous junk dealer, Fred G. Sanford (played by Redd Foxx), and his frustrated son Lamont Sanford (played by Wilson). The sitcom premiered on NBC on 14 January 1972 and ran for six seasons for 135 episodes until it was concluded on 25 March 1977.
Demond Wilson was born on 13 October 1946 in Valdosta, Georgia, USA. He is an actor, known for Sanford and Son (1972), The New Odd Couple (1982) and Me and the Kid (1993). He has been married to Cicely Loise Johnston since 3 May 1974. They have six children.
Lamont Goes African: Directed by Jack Shea. With Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, Paula Kelly, Don Bexley. Lamont looks to reinvent himself by adopting an African name and lifestyle.
Dad Fred essentially spends every episode lounging around his house, calling his son Lamont "dummy" and threatening to bust people's lips. Lamont remains eternally embarrassed about Fred's antics, especially whenever Fred comments on how ugly he considers the sister-in-law, Aunt Esther, to be.
Lamont Sanford is a fictional character on the NBC sitcom Sanford and Son, which aired from 1972-1977. Lamont Sanford was portrayed by Demond Wilson. Lamont Sanford was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on September 27, 1940, to Fred G. Sanford and Elizabeth Winfield.
Demond Wilson (born Grady Demond Wilson October 13, 1946) played the role of Lamont Sanford opposite Redd Foxx, who played junkman Fred G. Sanford NBC-TV sitcom Sanford and Son.[1] [2] A talented actor who is now also a Christian author and evangelist, Demond was born in Valdosta, Georgia, and...
Look back at some of Lamont's (Demond Wilson) best moments from Sanford and Son, from Fred-style heart attacks to buying illegal copper! ...more.