Demond Wilson

Demond Wilson

actor United States

Demond Wilson was an American actor best known for his role as Lamont Sanford in the iconic NBC sitcom 'Sanford and Son,' which aired from 1972 to 1977 and became a cultural touchstone during its run. Born as Grady Demond Wilson, he started his career in the early 1970s, appearing in various television shows and films before achieving fame with 'Sanford and Son.' Throughout his career, he showcased his talent in both comedic and dramatic roles, making guest appearances on shows like 'The Love Boat' and 'The New Odd Couple.' Wilson's work left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry, and he was remembered fondly for his contributions to comedy. He passed away on January 30, 2023, at the age of 79 due to complications related to cancer.

Born on Oct 13, 1946 (79 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
13,665
Power
111$
Sentiment
8.90
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Dominican Republic 1 9.00 0.10% +0% 10,847,910 10,512 $89,000 86$
Suriname 1 7.00 0.54% +0% 586,634 3,154 $4,600 25$
Totals 2 11,434,544 13,666 $93,600 111$
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Recent Mentions

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic: Demond Wilson, who rose to fame in the 1970s playing Lamont on 'Sanford and Son' and later became a pastor, passed away. 9

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: Muere Demond Wilson, actor de 'Sanford and Son'

Suriname Suriname: Demond Wilson, the actor best known for his lead role in the NBC sitcom Sanford and Son, has passed away at the age of 79. 7

De Ware Tijd: Sanford and Son-ster Demond Wilson overleden – de Ware Tijd