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Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
Actor, Director, Producer, Composer, Writer, Additional Credits
Born September 4, 1953 (70 years)
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.
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
| 2024 | Mind Your Business (TV Series) · as Clyde |
| 2022 | The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (TV Series) · as Chuck (voice) |
| 2021 | Escape from Death Block 13 · as Agent Langley |
| 2020 | The Perfect Mate · as Rev. Adams |
| 2020 | Shooting Heroin · as Edward |
| 2020 | She's the One · as Playboy |
| 2019 | A House Divided (TV Series) · as Cameran Sanders |
| 2018 | Compton's Finest · as Hostage Negotiator |
| 2018 | Rel (TV Series) · as Mitchell |
| 2017 | A Chance in the World · as Willie Robinson |
| 2016 | Dead Man Rising · as Warden Dallas |
| 2016 | |
| 2016 | |
| 2015 | The Christmas Gift · as Wesley Hardin Johnson Sr. |
| 2015 | Tamales and Gumbo · as Mr. Walker |
| 2015 | Mercy for Angels · as Chief |
| 2014 | Airplane vs. Volcano · as Jim Kirkland |
| 2013 | Playin' for Love · as Coach Preston Reid |
| 2013 | Hollywont · as Joe Towns |
| 2012 | Family Time (TV Series) · as Carl |
| 2011 | Nocturnal Agony · as Theodore |
| 2011 | Let's Stay Together (TV Series) |
| 2008 | Otis · as Male Nurse |
| 2007 | Chuck (TV Series) · as President Of Zamibia |
| 2007 | Sublime · as Mandingo |
| 2004 | |
| 2003 | Killer Drag Queens on Dope · as Mr. Fly |
| 2003 | That's So Raven (TV Series) · as Mr. Carter |
| 2002 | The Streetsweeper · as Jackie |
| 2001 | Southlander · as Motherchild |
| 2000 | Gilmore Girls (TV Series) · as Principal Merton |
| 2000 | Static Shock (TV Series) · as Driver (voice) |
| 2000 | Girlfriends (TV Series) |
| 1999 | Mr. Right Now! · as Darnell Greene |
| 1998 | L. A. Doctors (TV Series) |
| 1997 | Tidal Wave: No Escape · as Marlan Clark |
| 1996 | Mr. Rhodes (TV Series) · as Freddie 'boom Boom' Washington |
| 1996 | The Jamie Foxx Show (TV Series) |
| 1996 | Homeboys in Outer Space (TV Series) · as Staff |
| 1996 | E! True Hollywood Story (TV Series) |
| 1996 | Tracey Takes On... (TV Series) · as James |
| 1996 | Moesha (TV Series) |
| 1995 | Charlie Grace (TV Series) · as Detective Gossett |
| 1995 | Sliders (TV Series) · as Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs / The People's Proponent |
| 1995 | Pointman (TV Series) · as Joe Neal |
| 1995 | The Parent 'Hood (TV Series) · as Greg Harvey |
| 1995 | The Wayans Bros. (TV Series) · as Richie |
| 1994 | Weird Science (TV Series) |
| 1993 | Indecent Behavior · as Lou Parsons |
| 1993 | Diagnosis Murder (TV Series) · as Sgt. Baker |
| 1993 | Firepower · as Ring Announcer |
| 1992 | The Jacksons: An American Dream (TV Series) · as Joseph Jackson |
| 1992 | |
| 1992 | Martin (TV Series) |
| 1992 | Tuesday Never Comes · as Druilet |
| 1991 | Quiet Fire · as Jesse Palmer |
| 1990 | |
| 1989 | Kill Crazy · as Robin |
| 1989 | East L.A. Warriors · as Chesare |
| 1989 | |
| 1989 | Alien Nation (TV Series) · as Sergeant Dobbs |
| 1989 | Alien Nation · as Sergeant Dobbs |
| 1989 | Angels of the City · as Detective Jon Chance |
| 1989 | L.A. Heat · as Jon Chance |
| 1988 | Roseanne (TV Series) |
| 1988 | Paramedics · as Blade Runner |
| 1986 | The Redd Foxx Show (TV Series) · as Warren |
| 1985 | New Love, American Style (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1985 | The Annihilators · as Garrett Floyd |
| 1984 | Rituals (TV Series) · as Lucky Washington (1985) |
| 1982 | Fame (TV Series) |
| 1981 | Darkroom (TV Series) · as Young Man |
| 1981 | Simon & Simon (TV Series) |
| 1981 | Hill Street Blues (TV Series) |
| 1980 | For the Love of It · as Al Leon |
| 1979 | Paris (TV Series) |
| 1978 | Grease Day USA · as Premiere Guest |
| 1978 | Youngblood · as Rommel |
| 1977 | Roots (TV Series) · as Noah |
| 1976 | Mr. T and Tina (TV Series) · as Freddie 'boom-Boom' Washington |
| 1975 | Cooley High · as Richard "cochise" Morris |
| 1975 | Welcome Back, Kotter (TV Series) · as Freddie Washington |
| 1975 | Baretta (TV Series) |
| 1974 | The Gambler · as Street Basketball Boy (uncredited) |
| 1974 | Death Wish · as Mugger In Park #2 (uncredited) |
| 1974 | Claudine · as Charles |
| 1973 | Barnaby Jones (TV Series) · as Wes Carter |
| 1952 | This Is The Life (TV Series) · as Flagg Washington |