Demond Wilson has been an active and prominent member in the African-American community and in politics for a long time. As a Preacher and an actor, Demond Wilson has been an instrumental figure in the fight for racial equality and a voice for the voiceless. Today, he is the president of the nonprofit organization, the Black Alliance for Positive Change. He is also a writer, a lecturer, a public speaker and a Contributor to the cause of African-Americans.
Actor
Demond Wilson is an American actor. His first major appearance was in the 1970s sitcom, Sanford and Son. He later went on to become a ordained preacher, author, and founder of Restoration House of America, a non-profit organization that helps rehabilitate former prison inmates.
Wilson started his career as a child performer, appearing at the Apollo Theater in Harlem. As he aged, he studied tap dance and ballet. After a stint in the US Army, he returned to the entertainment industry. Upon his return from Vietnam, he became a decorated veteran. The experience led to a decision to follow his dreams and devote himself to God.
When he was 12, Wilson ruptured his appendix. At the time, he thought he would die, but he persevered. Some of his biggest TV roles involved Lamont Sanford, the father in Sanford and Son.
The show ran until 1977, when it was cancelled due to a salary dispute. Foxx, who played the lead, left the series for a while. But he returned for a few seasons.
Author
Demond Wilson is an American actor, preacher, author and children’s book writer. He was born in Valdosta, Georgia. In his early years, he was an altar boy and also a dancer at the Apollo Theater in Harlem.
Demond Wilson has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million. He is married to Cicely Johnston and they have six children. The two are the founders of Restoration House of America, a non-profit organization that helps rehabilitate former prison inmates. It provides vocational training, spiritual guidance and mentoring for the re-integrated inmates.
During his childhood, he toyed with the idea of becoming a priest. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. At one point in his life, he was a cocaine addict.
Demond was raised in a catholic family. As a young child, he vowed to serve God in his adulthood. This vow was later fulfilled.
As an adult, he changed his focus from acting to preaching. He founded his own nonprofit organization, Restoration House, in 1995.
Preacher
Demond Wilson is a former actor and evangelist. He has appeared in television shows such as Girlfriends, All in the Family, and The O’Reilly Factor. His other appearances include Mission: Impossible, Hammerlock, and Full Moon High.
Demond Wilson is a native of Valdosta, Georgia. He was born on October 13, 1946. As a child, he studied ballet and tap dance. However, he vowed to serve God as an adult.
He also had a successful career in Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. In 1977, he started traveling to preach revivals. This is how he came into contact with the Lord. Afterwards, he became a pastor. Since then, he has been preaching the gospel.
Demond has also written Christian books. His book, New Age Millennium, is currently in second printing. It was published by CAP Publishing & Literary Co. LLC on December 1, 1998.
Demond has appeared on numerous Bible-based television programs, including “Praise the Lord” on the Trinity Broadcasting Network. Other appearances include guest appearances on Bill O’Reilly’s The O’Reilly Factor.
