“From Lamont Sanford to the pulpit—his real story is one of transformation.”
Demond Wilson won hearts as Lamont Sanford, the straight man to his father’s wild antics on Sanford and Son. But after the show ended, Wilson shocked fans by walking away from Hollywood completely.
In the early ‘80s, Demond became a born-again Christian and turned to ministry. He’s since written faith-based books and traveled the country as an evangelist. While he occasionally acts, Wilson has made it clear that his true mission is spiritual—not celebrity.
Despite long-standing rumors of tension with Redd Foxx, Demond has always acknowledged Foxx’s genius and their shared legacy. “We made people laugh—and that’s something that lasts forever,” he once said.
From sitcom fame to saving souls, Demond Wilson’s journey is proof that second acts can be just as powerful as the first.
