- In 1994, he formed the Restoration House of America, which gives Spiritual guidance and vocational training to former inmates.
- Became a minister in 1984.
- Wilson served in the United States Army from 1966 to 1968 and was in the 4th Infantry Division in Vietnam, where he was wounded.
- His acting mentor was Redd Foxx.
- 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).
- Friends with John Amos.
- Has four daughters, and two sons.
- Father of Melissa Wilson, and Christopher Wilson.
- Wilson grew up in New York City, where he studied tap dance and ballet. He made his Broadway debut at age four and danced at Harlem's Apollo Theater at age 12.
- Cousin of Mary Mitchell.
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