person

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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Tuesday Never Comes

May 17, 1992

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L.A. Vice

Oct 01, 1989

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59

Escape from Death Block 13

Nov 02, 2021

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53

Sublime

Jun 15, 2007

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36

Angels of the City

Aug 01, 1989

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68

Cooley High

Jun 25, 1975

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Burning Sky

Jan 01, 2020

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48

Tidal Wave: No Escape

Jan 01, 1997

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NA

Directors on Directing

Sep 24, 2009

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71

Claudine

Apr 22, 1974

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57

Alien Nation

Sep 18, 1989

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NA

Sky Captain

Jan 01, 1985

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60

The Perfect Mate

Aug 20, 2020

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46

Quiet Fire

Oct 31, 1991

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22

Paramedics

Jun 01, 1988

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47

L.A. Heat

Feb 18, 1989

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46

Airplane vs Volcano

Mar 28, 2014

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30

For the Love of It

Sep 26, 1980

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NA

Nocturnal Agony

Dec 09, 2014

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20

The Comedy Company

Jul 21, 1978

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42

Youngblood

May 24, 1978

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40

Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician

Mar 21, 2001

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50

30 Miles

Jul 05, 2005

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68

Death Wish

Jul 24, 1974

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52

The Christmas Gift

Nov 29, 2015

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50

Playin' for Love

Jan 16, 2015

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54

31

Sep 15, 2016

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50

Chance

Jun 01, 1990

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52

The Annihilators

Jan 01, 1985

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NA

Family Portrait

Sep 07, 2023

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38

Indecent Behavior

Nov 03, 1993

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NA

Killer Drag Queens on Dope

Jan 01, 2003

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38

Kill Crazy

Nov 21, 1990

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50

Firepower

Oct 25, 1993

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66

A Chance in the World

Jan 01, 2017

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48

East L.A. Warriors

Oct 16, 1989

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50

Mr. Right Now!

Mar 27, 1999

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35

Hollywont

Jul 01, 2016

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NA

Shooting Heroin

Apr 03, 2020

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NA

On The Boulevard

Mar 06, 1984

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67

The Gambler

Oct 02, 1974

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NA

Mercy for Angels

Apr 15, 2015

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NA

Tamales and Gumbo

Aug 21, 2015

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NA

The Therapy Sessions

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NA

Dead Man Rising

Aug 27, 2017

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100

The Contract

Nov 01, 2024

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NA

The Devil Ain't Pius

Dec 01, 2024

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72

Welcome Back, Kotter

Sep 09, 1975

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76

Martin

Aug 27, 1992

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80

Static Shock

Sep 23, 2000

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68

Fame

Jan 07, 1982

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76

Sliders

Mar 22, 1995

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70

L.A. Doctors

Sep 21, 1998

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71

The Wayans Bros.

Jan 11, 1995

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67

The Jamie Foxx Show

Aug 28, 1996

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72

Girlfriends

Sep 11, 2000

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81

E! True Hollywood Story

Aug 21, 1996

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68

Roseanne

Oct 18, 1988

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63

Baretta

Jan 17, 1975

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76

Hill Street Blues

Jan 15, 1981

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65

Donny & Marie

Jan 23, 1976

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70

Diagnosis: Murder

Oct 29, 1993

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69

Moesha

Jan 23, 1996

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66

Weird Science

Mar 05, 1994

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69

Alien Nation

Sep 18, 1989

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78

Gilmore Girls

Oct 05, 2000

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72

Battle of the Network Stars

Nov 13, 1976

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50

Paris

Sep 29, 1979

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50

Lewis & Clark

Oct 29, 1981

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55

The Captain and Tennille

Sep 20, 1976

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87

Let's Stay Together

Jan 11, 2011

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66

Renegade

Sep 19, 1992

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77

Chuck

Sep 24, 2007

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53

The Mike Douglas Show

Dec 11, 1961

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NA

Charlie Grace

Sep 14, 1995

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60

The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder

Feb 23, 2022

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73

Roots

Jan 23, 1977

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79

A House Divided

Jul 18, 2019

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71

That's So Raven

Jan 17, 2003

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62

Ellen

Mar 29, 1994

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67

The Jacksons: An American Dream

Nov 15, 1992

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76

Hill Street Blues

Jan 15, 1981

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67

Simon & Simon

Nov 24, 1981

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42

Sherri

Sep 12, 2022