Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
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4 września 1953 (72 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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| 2025 | War Dawgz · as Lawrence Slate |
| 2025 | Cocaine Roach · as Steele |
| 2024 | The Contract · as Frank Mann |
| 2024 | Mind Your Business · as Clyde |
| 2023 | Family Portrait · as Benjamin |
| 2023 | Legacy (2023) · as Brah Hardy |
| 2022 | The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder · as Chuck (voice) |
| 2021 | Escape from Death Block 13 · as Agent Langley |
| 2020 | The Perfect Mate · as Rev. AdamsNa Plex |
| 2020 | Shooting Heroin · as EdwardNa Plex |
| 2020 | She's the One · as Playboy |
| 2019 | A House Divided · as Cameran Sanders |
| 2018 | Compton's Finest · as Hostage Negotiator |
| 2018 | Rel · as Mitchell |
| 2018 | Welcome to Where You've Always Been · as Homeless Man |
| 2017 | A Chance in the World · as Willie RobinsonNa Plex |
| 2016 | Dead Man Rising · as Warden Dallas |
| 2016 | 31 · as Panda ThomasNa Plex |
| 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 KirklandNa Plex |
| 2013 | Playin' for Love · as Coach Preston Reid |
| 2013 | Hollywont · as Joe Towns |
| 2012 | Family Time · as Carl |
| 2011 | Nocturnal Agony · as TheodoreNa Plex |
| 2011 | |
| 2008 | Otis · as Male Nurse |
| 2007 | Chuck · as President Of Zamibia |
| 2007 | Sublime · as Mandingo |
| 2004 | 30 Miles · as AnthonyNa Plex |
| 2003 | Killer Drag Queens on Dope · as Mr. FlyNa Plex |
| 2003 | That's So Raven · as Mr. Carter |
| 2002 | The Streetsweeper · as Jackie |
| 2002 | Hip, Edgy, Sexy, Cool · as Cast |
| 2001 | Southlander · as MotherchildNa Plex |
| 2000 | Gilmore Girls · as Principal Merton |
| 2000 | Static Shock · as Driver (voice) |
| 2000 | Girlfriends · as Leonard James |
| 1999 | Mr. Right Now! · as Darnell Greene |
| 1998 | L. A. Doctors · as Robert Edwards |
| 1997 | Tidal Wave: No Escape · as Marlan ClarkNa Plex |
| 1996 | Mr. Rhodes · as Freddie 'boom Boom' Washington |
| 1996 | The Jamie Foxx Show · as Milton |
| 1996 | Homeboys in Outer Space · as Staff |
| 1996 | |
| 1996 | Tracey Takes On... · as James |
| 1996 | Moesha · as Rushion Brooks |
| 1995 | Charlie Grace · as Detective Gossett |
| 1995 | Sliders · as Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs / The People's Proponent |
| 1995 | Pointman · as Joe Neal |
| 1995 | The Parent 'Hood · as Greg Harvey |
| 1995 | The Wayans Bros. · as Richie |
| 1994 | |
| 1993 | Indecent Behavior · as Lou Parsons |
| 1993 | Diagnosis Murder · as Sgt. Baker |
| 1993 | Firepower · as Ring Announcer |
| 1992 | The Jacksons: An American Dream · as Joseph Jackson |
| 1992 | RenegadeNa Plex |
| 1992 | Martin · as Kevin Jones |
| 1992 | Tuesday Never Comes · as DruiletNa Plex |
| 1991 | Quiet Fire · as Jesse PalmerNa Plex |
| 1990 | Chance · as Jon ChanceNa Plex |
| 1989 | Kill Crazy · as Robin |
| 1989 | East L.A. Warriors · as ChesareNa Plex |
| 1989 | L.A. Vice · as Jon ChanceNa Plex |
| 1989 | Alien Nation · as Sergeant Dobbs |
| 1989 | Alien Nation · as Sergeant Dobbs |
| 1989 | Angels of the City · as Detective Jon ChanceNa Plex |
| 1989 | L.A. Heat · as Jon Chance |
| 1988 | |
| 1988 | Paramedics · as Blade Runner |
| 1986 | The Redd Foxx Show · as WarrenNa Plex |
| 1985 | New Love, American Style · as Cast |
| 1985 | The Annihilators · as Garrett Floyd |
| 1984 | Rituals · as Lucky Washington (1985) |
| 1982 | |
| 1981 | Darkroom · as Young Man |
| 1981 | Simon & Simon · as Gordon Tate |
| 1981 | Hill Street Blues · as Crumley |
| 1980 | For the Love of It · as Al Leon |
| 1979 | |
| 1978 | Grease Day USA · as Premiere Guest |
| 1978 | Youngblood · as Rommel |
| 1977 | Roots · as Noah |
| 1976 | |
| 1976 | Mr. T and Tina · as Freddie 'boom-Boom' Washington |
| 1975 | Welcome Back, Kotter · as Freddie Washington |
| 1975 | Cooley High · as Richard "cochise" Morris |
| 1975 | |
| 1974 | The Gambler · as Street Basketball Boy (uncredited) |
| 1974 | Death Wish · as Mugger In Park #2 (uncredited) |
| 1974 | Claudine · as Charles |
| 1973 | Barnaby Jones · as Wes Carter |
| 1952 | This Is The Life · as Flagg Washington |
| 2025 | Breakdown: 1975 · as Self |
| 2022 | Sherri (2022) · as Self - Guest |
| 2022 | George Carlin's American Dream · as Self |
| 2021 | History of the Sitcom · as Self - Actor |
| 2014 | The Sax Man · as Self - Actor |
| 2014 | Unsung Hollywood · as Self |
| 2011 | The 9th Annual TV Land Awards · as Self |
| 2007 | The Singing Bee · as Self |
| 2007 | The 5th Annual TV Land Awards · as Self - Winner |
| 2003 | ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration · as Self |
| 1995 | 1995 MTV Movie Awards · as Self |
| 1994 | Ellen · as Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs |
| 1994 | 26th NAACP Image Awards · as Self |
| 1978 | The Jim Nabors Show · as SelfNa Plex |
| 1977 | Battle of the Network Stars II · as Self - Abc Team |
| 1976 | The Captain and Tennille · as Self - Guest |
| 1975 | Donny & Marie · as Self |
| 1975 | Good Morning America · as Self |
| 1974 | Dinah! · as Self |
| 1971 | Soul Train · as Self |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show · as Self - Guest |
| 1952 | American Bandstand · as Self |
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| 1996 | |
| 1991 | Quiet FireNa Plex |
| 1989 | Angels of the CityNa Plex |
| 2020 | The Perfect MateNa Plex |
| 2019 | A House Divided · as Co-Producer |
| 1989 | L.A. Heat · as Associate Producer |
| 1989 | Angels of the CityNa Plex |
| 1989 | Angels of the CityNa Plex |
| 1989 | L.A. Heat · as Additional Dialogue |