Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs

Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1953-09-04 (70 years old)

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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.

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Filmography

all 79

Movies 45

TV Shows 34

self 5

Voice 2

Chuck (voice)
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder

The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (2022)

TV
2
Agent Langley
Escape from Death Block 13

Escape from Death Block 13 (2021)

Movie
Rev. Adams
The Perfect Mate

The Perfect Mate (2020)

Movie
Edward
Shooting Heroin

Shooting Heroin (2020)

Movie
narration
Burning Sky

Burning Sky (2020)

Movie
Cameran Sanders / Cameran Sr / Cameron Sr.
A House Divided

A House Divided (2019)

TV
Warden Dallas
Dead Man Rising

Dead Man Rising (2017)

Movie
Willie Robinson
A Chance in the World

A Chance in the World (2017)

Movie
Panda Thomas
31

31 (2016)

Movie
3.5
Hollywont

Hollywont (2016)

Movie
Wesley Hardin Johnson Sr.
The Christmas Gift

The Christmas Gift (2015)

Movie
Mr. Walker
Tamales and Gumbo

Tamales and Gumbo (2015)

Movie
Chief
Mercy for Angels

Mercy for Angels (2015)

Movie
Coach Preston Reid
Playin' for Love

Playin' for Love (2015)

Movie
Theodore
Nocturnal Agony

Nocturnal Agony (2014)

Movie
Jim Kirkland
Airplane vs Volcano

Airplane vs Volcano (2014)

Movie
4
Let's Stay Together

Let's Stay Together (2011)

TV
Elmer Reese
Young American Gangstas

Young American Gangstas (2011)

Movie
Self
Directors on Directing

Directors on Directing (2009)

Movie
President of Zamibia
Chuck

Chuck (2007)

TV
6.24
Mandingo
Sublime

Sublime (2007)

Movie
Anthony
30 Miles

30 Miles (2005)

Movie
Mr. Carter
That's So Raven

That's So Raven (2003)

TV
6.67
Mr. Fly
Killer Drag Queens on Dope

Killer Drag Queens on Dope (2003)

Movie
Motherchild
Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician

Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician (2001)

Movie
Principal Merton
Gilmore Girls

Gilmore Girls (2000)

TV
6.71
Driver (voice)
Static Shock

Static Shock (2000)

TV
5.67
Girlfriends

Girlfriends (2000)

TV
Darnell Greene
Mr. Right Now!

Mr. Right Now! (1999)

Movie
L.A. Doctors

L.A. Doctors (1998)

TV
Marlan Clark
Tidal Wave: No Escape

Tidal Wave: No Escape (1997)

Movie
The Jamie Foxx Show

The Jamie Foxx Show (1996)

TV
8
E! True Hollywood Story

E! True Hollywood Story (1996)

TV
Moesha

Moesha (1996)

TV
Detective Gossett
Charlie Grace

Charlie Grace (1995)

TV
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs / The People's Proponent
Sliders

Sliders (1995)

TV
5.67
Richie
The Wayans Bros.

The Wayans Bros. (1995)

TV
5
Weird Science

Weird Science (1994)

TV
Lou Parsons
Indecent Behavior

Indecent Behavior (1993)

Movie
Sgt. Baker
Diagnosis: Murder

Diagnosis: Murder (1993)

TV
6.46
Ring Announcer
Firepower

Firepower (1993)

Movie
Joseph Jackson
The Jacksons: An American Dream

The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992)

TV
Renegade

Renegade (1992)

TV
Martin

Martin (1992)

TV
6
Druilet
Tuesday Never Comes

Tuesday Never Comes (1992)

Movie
Jesse Palmer
Quiet Fire

Quiet Fire (1991)

Movie
Robin
Kill Crazy

Kill Crazy (1990)

Movie
Jon Chance
Chance

Chance (1990)

Movie
Chesare
East L.A. Warriors

East L.A. Warriors (1989)

Movie
Det. Jon Chance
L.A. Vice

L.A. Vice (1989)

Movie
Sergeant Dobbs
Alien Nation

Alien Nation (1989)

Movie
Alien Nation

Alien Nation (1989)

TV
6
Detective Jon Chance
Angels of the City

Angels of the City (1989)

Movie
Jon Chance
L.A. Heat

L.A. Heat (1989)

Movie
Roseanne

Roseanne (1988)

TV
5.63
Blade Runner
Paramedics

Paramedics (1988)

Movie
Garrett Floyd
The Annihilators

The Annihilators (1985)

Movie
Sky Captain

Sky Captain (1985)

Movie
On The Boulevard

On The Boulevard (1984)

Movie
Fame

Fame (1982)

TV
Simon & Simon

Simon & Simon (1981)

TV
6
Actor
Lewis & Clark

Lewis & Clark (1981)

TV
Hill Street Blues

Hill Street Blues (1981)

TV
6
Al Leon
For the Love of It

For the Love of It (1980)

Movie
Paris

Paris (1979)

TV
Russell Dodd
The Comedy Company

The Comedy Company (1978)

Movie
Rommel
Youngblood

Youngblood (1978)

Movie
Noah
Roots

Roots (1977)

TV
Battle of the Network Stars

Battle of the Network Stars (1976)

TV
Self
The Captain and Tennille

The Captain and Tennille (1976)

TV
Self
Donny & Marie

Donny & Marie (1976)

TV
Freddie 'Boom Boom' Washington
Welcome Back, Kotter

Welcome Back, Kotter (1975)

TV
5.86
Cochise
Cooley High

Cooley High (1975)

Movie
Baretta

Baretta (1975)

TV
6
Street Basketball Boy (uncredited)
The Gambler

The Gambler (1974)

Movie
Mugger in Park #2 (uncredited)
Death Wish

Death Wish (1974)

Movie
4.94
Charles
Claudine

Claudine (1974)

Movie
Self
The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show (1961)

TV
The Therapy Sessions

The Therapy Sessions

Movie

Ratings

Average 5.49
Based on 614 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1961
1985
1993
1989
2022
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Information

Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1953-09-04 (70 years old)

Birth Place
New York City, United States of America

Citizenships
United States of America

Also Known As
Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs, Lawrence Hilton-Jacques, Lawrence Hilton Jacobs III, Lawrence H. Jacobs, Lawrence Hilton Jacobs


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