Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1953-09-04
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
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.
Also Known For
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L.A. Vice
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Escape from Death Block 13
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Sublime
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Angels of the City
Aug 01, 1989
Cooley High
Jun 25, 1975
Burning Sky
Jan 01, 2020
Tidal Wave: No Escape
Jan 01, 1997
Directors on Directing
Sep 24, 2009
Claudine
Apr 22, 1974
Alien Nation
Sep 18, 1989
Sky Captain
Jan 01, 1985
The Perfect Mate
Aug 20, 2020
Quiet Fire
Oct 31, 1991
Paramedics
Jun 01, 1988
L.A. Heat
Feb 18, 1989
Airplane vs Volcano
Mar 28, 2014
For the Love of It
Sep 26, 1980
Nocturnal Agony
Dec 09, 2014
The Comedy Company
Jul 21, 1978
Youngblood
May 24, 1978
Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician
Mar 21, 2001
30 Miles
Jul 05, 2005
Death Wish
Jul 24, 1974
The Christmas Gift
Nov 29, 2015
Playin' for Love
Jan 16, 2015
31
Sep 15, 2016
Chance
Jun 01, 1990
The Annihilators
Jan 01, 1985
Family Portrait
Sep 07, 2023
Indecent Behavior
Nov 03, 1993
Killer Drag Queens on Dope
Jan 01, 2003
Kill Crazy
Nov 21, 1990
Firepower
Oct 25, 1993
A Chance in the World
Jan 01, 2017
East L.A. Warriors
Oct 16, 1989
Mr. Right Now!
Mar 27, 1999
Hollywont
Jul 01, 2016
Shooting Heroin
Apr 03, 2020
On The Boulevard
Mar 06, 1984
The Gambler
Oct 02, 1974
Mercy for Angels
Apr 15, 2015
Tamales and Gumbo
Aug 21, 2015
The Therapy Sessions
Dead Man Rising
Aug 27, 2017
The Contract
Nov 01, 2024
The Devil Ain't Pius
Dec 01, 2024
Welcome Back, Kotter
Sep 09, 1975
Martin
Aug 27, 1992
Static Shock
Sep 23, 2000
Fame
Jan 07, 1982
Sliders
Mar 22, 1995
L.A. Doctors
Sep 21, 1998
The Wayans Bros.
Jan 11, 1995
The Jamie Foxx Show
Aug 28, 1996
Girlfriends
Sep 11, 2000
E! True Hollywood Story
Aug 21, 1996
Roseanne
Oct 18, 1988
Baretta
Jan 17, 1975
Hill Street Blues
Jan 15, 1981
Donny & Marie
Jan 23, 1976
Diagnosis: Murder
Oct 29, 1993
Moesha
Jan 23, 1996
Weird Science
Mar 05, 1994
Alien Nation
Sep 18, 1989
Gilmore Girls
Oct 05, 2000
Battle of the Network Stars
Nov 13, 1976
Paris
Sep 29, 1979
Lewis & Clark
Oct 29, 1981
The Captain and Tennille
Sep 20, 1976
Let's Stay Together
Jan 11, 2011
Renegade
Sep 19, 1992
Chuck
Sep 24, 2007
The Mike Douglas Show
Dec 11, 1961
Charlie Grace
Sep 14, 1995
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
Feb 23, 2022
Roots
Jan 23, 1977
A House Divided
Jul 18, 2019
That's So Raven
Jan 17, 2003
Ellen
Mar 29, 1994
The Jacksons: An American Dream
Nov 15, 1992
Hill Street Blues
Jan 15, 1981
Simon & Simon
Nov 24, 1981
