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Biography. Early years. Whitman Blount Mayo, Jr. was born in New York City. He was raised in Harlem and later Queens. At the age of 17, he moved with his family to Southern California where he attended Fontana High School . Mayo enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving from 1951 to 1953 during the Korean War .
Mini Bio. Noted for portraying characters older than his actual age, Whitman Mayo was in his early 40s in the early 1970s when he first played the sexagenarian "Grady" on "Sandford & Son" -- a role that popularized the expression "Good Goobily Goop!"
- November 15, 1930
- May 22, 2001
Actor: Sanford and Son. Noted for portraying characters older than his actual age, Whitman Mayo was in his early 40s in the early 1970s when he first played the sexagenarian "Grady" on "Sandford & Son" -- a role that popularized the expression "Good Goobily Goop!"
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- New York City, New York, USA
- January 1, 1
- Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Born on November 15, 1930, in Harlem, New York; died May 22, 2001 in Atlanta, Georgia; married Gail Reid Mayo; three children. Career: Actor.
May 16, 2024 · Whitman Mayo, born on November 15, 1930, in New York City, had a passion for acting from a young age. His talent and dedication led him to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. Breakthrough Role. Mayo is best known for his role as Grady Wilson in the hit TV show “Sanford and Son.”
May 24, 2001 · Whitman Mayo, who played Grady Wilson on the 1970's television series ''Sanford and Son,'' died on Tuesday. He was 70. Mr. Mayo lived in Fayetteville, Ga., for the last seven years and had...
Sep 25, 2023 · Whitman Mayo was an African-American actor best known for his role as “Grady” on Sanford & Son, starring Redd Foxx. Mayo was born in New York City and later moved to Los Angeles. From 1951 to 1953, he served in the United States Army in the Korean War.
