Whitman Mayo

Actor

Whitman Mayo

Born November 15, 1930Died May 22, 200112 films

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Whitman B. Mayo (November 15, 1930 – May 22, 2001) was an American actor best known for his character Grady Wilson on the 1970s television sitcom Sanford and Son.

Noted for portraying characters older than his actual age, Mayo was in his 40s when he played Grady on Sanford and Son.

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The Main Event posterFirst watchThe Main Event19795.3as PercyA major role.A bankrupt entrepreneur attempts to recoup some of her losses by getting a washed-out boxer she picked up as a tax loss back into the ring — an idea her protégé isn't fond of.View film

Essential films

Ranked by role, acclaim and reach
Boyz n the Hood poster7.6Boyz n the Hood1991

Filmography

12 films as actor
  1. 2001BoycottReverend Banyon
  2. 2000WaterproofSugar
  3. 1993The Seventh Coin
  4. 1992Final Shot: The Hank Gathers StoryNick
  5. 1992You Must Remember ThisJesse
  6. 1991Boyz n the HoodThe Old Man
  7. 1985Father of Hell TownOne Ball
  8. 1985And the Children Shall LeadRev. Wilson
  9. 1983The Grand Baby
  10. 1981Of Mice and MenCrooks
  11. 1979The Main EventPercy
  12. 1966The Black KlansmanAlex