Biography
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs is an American actor and singer. He has appeared in a number of films and television programs, including Claudine (1974), Cooley High (1975), Roots (1977), Welcome Back, Kotter (1975), Bangers and Mash (1983), and The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992).
Lawrence's name, at least as shown in the credits of Welcome Back Kotter, was Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs.
Lawrence was born in New York City, New York, United States, the fifth child of nine to West Indian parents Hilton Jacobs (deceased 2009) and Clothilda Jacobs (deceased c. 2000). He attended Wilkes University for a short time before his acting career took off. He began his acting career in the summer of 1969 and graduated from the High School of Art and Design in 1971. Afterward, he studied acting with the world famous Negro Ensemble Company and the Al Fann Theatrical Ensemble. In 1975, he won the part of Freddie "Boom Boom" Washington on the ABC hit comedy series, Welcome Back, Kotter. Hilton-Jacobs starred in a few commercials over the years, including an early 1970s commercial for The United Negro College Fund.
Filmography
all 79
Movies 45
TV Shows 34
self 5
Voice 2
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (2022)
Escape from Death Block 13 (2021)
The Perfect Mate (2020)
Shooting Heroin (2020)
Burning Sky (2020)
A House Divided (2019)
Dead Man Rising (2017)
A Chance in the World (2017)
31 (2016)
Hollywont (2016)
The Christmas Gift (2015)
Tamales and Gumbo (2015)
Mercy for Angels (2015)
Playin' for Love (2015)
Nocturnal Agony (2014)
Airplane vs Volcano (2014)
Let's Stay Together (2011)
Young American Gangstas (2011)
Directors on Directing (2009)
Chuck (2007)
Sublime (2007)
30 Miles (2005)
That's So Raven (2003)
Killer Drag Queens on Dope (2003)
Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician (2001)
Gilmore Girls (2000)
Static Shock (2000)
Girlfriends (2000)
Mr. Right Now! (1999)
L.A. Doctors (1998)
Tidal Wave: No Escape (1997)
The Jamie Foxx Show (1996)
E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
Moesha (1996)
Charlie Grace (1995)
Sliders (1995)
The Wayans Bros. (1995)
Weird Science (1994)
Indecent Behavior (1993)
Diagnosis: Murder (1993)
Firepower (1993)
The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992)
Renegade (1992)
Martin (1992)
Tuesday Never Comes (1992)
Quiet Fire (1991)
Kill Crazy (1990)
Chance (1990)
East L.A. Warriors (1989)
L.A. Vice (1989)
Alien Nation (1989)
Alien Nation (1989)
Angels of the City (1989)
L.A. Heat (1989)
Roseanne (1988)
Paramedics (1988)
The Annihilators (1985)
Sky Captain (1985)
On The Boulevard (1984)
Fame (1982)
Simon & Simon (1981)
Lewis & Clark (1981)
Hill Street Blues (1981)
For the Love of It (1980)
Paris (1979)
The Comedy Company (1978)
Youngblood (1978)
Roots (1977)
Battle of the Network Stars (1976)
The Captain and Tennille (1976)
Donny & Marie (1976)
Welcome Back, Kotter (1975)
Cooley High (1975)
Baretta (1975)
The Gambler (1974)
Death Wish (1974)
Claudine (1974)
The Mike Douglas Show (1961)
The Therapy Sessions
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1953-09-04 (70 years old)
Birth PlaceNew York City, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsLawrence-Hilton Jacobs, Lawrence Hilton-Jacques, Lawrence Hilton Jacobs III, Lawrence H. Jacobs, Lawrence Hilton Jacobs
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