Demond Wilson(1946-2026)

Actor

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Sanford and Son (1972–1978)

Demond Wilson was born on 13 October 1946 in Valdosta, Georgia, USA. He was an actor, known for Sanford and Son (1972), Baby... I'm Back! (1977) and Me and the Kid (1993). He was married to Cicely Loise Johnston. He died on 30 January 2026 in Palm Springs, California, USA.

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Known for

Sanford and Son

7.9

TV Series

Lamont Sanford
The Spirit of Christmas Past
The Spirit of Christmas Present
The Spirit of Christmas Future

Baby... I'm Back!

6.9

TV Series

Raymond Ellis

Me and the Kid

5.5

Agent Schamper

1993

The New Odd Couple

4.8

TV Series

Oscar Madison

Credits

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Actor

Eleanor's Bench
7.6
TV Series
- Isaac
- 2023
Girlfriends
7.5
TV Series
- Kenneth Miles
- 2004–2005
Hammerlock
3.8
- Morgan Rivers
- 2000
Me and the Kid
5.5
- Agent Schamper
- 1993
The New Odd Couple
4.8
TV Series
- Oscar Madison
- 1982–1983
Today's F.B.I.
7.0
TV Series
- Leon
- 1981
Full Moon High
4.8
- Cabbie-Busdriver
- 1981
The Love Boat
6.3
TV Series
- Jesse, Isaac's Uncle
- Bart
- 1979–1981
Baby... I'm Back!
6.9
TV Series
- Raymond Ellis
- 1977–1978
Sanford and Son
7.9
TV Series
- Lamont Sanford
- The Spirit of Christmas Past
- The Spirit of Christmas Present ...
- 1972–1977
Amazing Grace
5.6
- Man in First Pew in Church (uncredited)
- 1974
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
8.0
TV Series
- Guest Performer
- 1972
Dealing: Or The Berkeley-to-Boston Forty-Brick Lost-Bag Blues
6.0
- Rupert
- 1972
Mission: Impossible
7.9
TV Series
- Simmons
- 1971
The Organization
6.0
- Charlie Blossom
- 1971

In Memoriam: Stars We Lost in 2026

We pay tribute to the stars we lost this year, including Dolly Parton and Tim Curry.

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Personal details

Alternative names
- Desmond Wilson
Height
- 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
Born
- October 13, 1946
- Valdosta, Georgia, USA
Died
- January 30, 2026
- Palm Springs, California, USA(prostate cancer)
Spouse
- Cicely Loise JohnstonMay 3, 1974 - January 30, 2026 (his death, 6 children)
Children
Parents
Relatives
Other works
In 1998 he wrote, with Grady D. Wilson and Avaneda D. Hobbs, The New Age Millennium: An Expose of Symbols, Slogans and Hidden Agendas (CAP Publishing & Literary Co., LLC), ( ISBN 1878898191). In 1999, he wrote three children's books: John Neuman Smith ( ISBN 1878898248); Lil' Mowande ( ISBN 1878898183); and Mr. Fish Takes a Wife ( ISBN 187889823X).
Publicity listings
- 1 Article

Did you know

Trivia
In 1994, he formed the Restoration House of America, which gives Spiritual guidance and vocational training to former inmates.

Quotes
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.