He is best remembered for playing 'Grady Wilson' on the 1970s television comedy "Sanford and Son." His character on the show became so popular that NBC briefly aired Mayo's own show, "Grady." Before becoming an actor he spent seven years as a counselor for delinquent boys. At the time of his death, he was teaching drama at Clark Atlanta University
Nov 15,1930-May 22, 2001