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Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
Actor

Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs

4 Sep 1953Born
73Age
82Credits
New York City, New York, USABirthplace

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.

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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

The 80 most recent of 82 credits.

  1. TBAThe Therapy SessionsFilm
  2. 2026When They're GoneFilm: Richard “Ricky” Fowler
  3. 2026Jupiter JonesSeries: Cameron Sanders (8 episodes)
  4. 2025War DawgzFilm: Lawrence Slate
  5. 2024The Devil Ain't PiusFilm: Pius Montgomery
  6. 2024The ContractFilm: Frank Mann
  7. 2023Family PortraitFilm: Benjamin
  8. 2022The Proud Family: Louder and ProuderSeries: Chuck (voice) (2 episodes)
  9. 2021Escape from Death Block 13Film: Agent Langley
  10. 2020The Perfect MateFilm: Rev. Adams
  11. 2020Shooting HeroinFilm: Edward
  12. 2020Burning SkyFilm: narration
  13. 2019A House DividedSeries: Cameran Sanders (36 episodes)
  14. 2017Dead Man RisingFilm: Warden Dallas
  15. 2017A Chance in the WorldFilm: Willie Robinson
  16. 201631Film: Panda Thomas
  17. 2016HollywontFilm
  18. 2015The Christmas GiftFilm: Wesley Hardin Johnson Sr.
  19. 2015Tamales and GumboFilm: Mr. Walker
  20. 2015Mercy for AngelsFilm: Chief
  21. 2015Playin' for LoveFilm: Coach Preston Reid
  22. 2014Nocturnal AgonyFilm: Theodore
  23. 2014Airplane vs VolcanoFilm: Jim Kirkland
  24. 2011Let's Stay TogetherSeries (1 episode)
  25. 2010Preacher's KidFilm: Myke
  26. 2007ChuckSeries: President of Zamibia (1 episode)
  27. 2007SublimeFilm: Mandingo
  28. 200530 MilesFilm: Anthony
  29. 2003That's So RavenSeries: Mr. Carter (1 episode)
  30. 2003Killer Drag Queens on DopeFilm: Mr. Fly
  31. 2001Southlander: Diary of a Desperate MusicianFilm: Motherchild
  32. 2000Gilmore GirlsSeries: Principal Merton (2 episodes)
  33. 2000Static ShockSeries: Driver (voice) (1 episode)
  34. 2000GirlfriendsSeries: Leonard James (1 episode)
  35. 1999Mr. Right Now!Film: Darnell Greene
  36. 1998L.A. DoctorsSeries: Robert Edwards (1 episode)
  37. 1997Tidal Wave: No EscapeFilm: Marlan Clark
  38. 1996The Jamie Foxx ShowSeries: Milton (1 episode)
  39. 1996E! True Hollywood StorySeries (1 episode)
  40. 1996MoeshaSeries: Rushion Brooks (2 episodes)
  41. 1995Charlie GraceSeries: Detective Gossett (1 episode)
  42. 1995SlidersSeries: Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs / The People's Proponent (1 episode)
  43. 1995The Wayans Bros.Series: Richie (1 episode)
  44. 1994EllenSeries: Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs (1 episode)
  45. 1994Weird ScienceSeries (1 episode)
  46. 1993Indecent BehaviorFilm: Lou Parsons
  47. 1993Diagnosis: MurderSeries: Sgt. Baker (1 episode)
  48. 1993FirepowerFilm: Ring Announcer
  49. 1992The Jacksons: An American DreamSeries: Joseph Jackson (2 episodes)
  50. 1992RenegadeSeries (2 episodes)
  51. 1992MartinSeries: Kevin Jones (1 episode)
  52. 1992Tuesday Never ComesFilm: Druilet
  53. 1991Quiet FireFilm: Jesse Palmer, Director
  54. 1990Kill CrazyFilm: Robin
  55. 1990ChanceFilm: Jon Chance
  56. 1989East L.A. WarriorsFilm: Chesare
  57. 1989L.A. ViceFilm: Jon Chance
  58. 1989Alien NationSeries: Sergeant Dobbs (22 episodes)
  59. 1989Angels of the CityFilm: Detective Jon Chance, Director, Writer
  60. 1989L.A. HeatFilm: Jon Chance
  61. 1988RoseanneSeries (1 episode)
  62. 1988ParamedicsFilm: Blade Runner
  63. 1985The AnnihilatorsFilm: Garrett Floyd
  64. 1985Sky CaptainFilm
  65. 1984On The BoulevardFilm
  66. 1982FameSeries (1 episode)
  67. 1981DarkroomSeries: Young Man (1 episode)
  68. 1981Simon & SimonSeries: Gordon Tate (1 episode)
  69. 1981Lewis & ClarkSeries (1 episode)
  70. 1981Hill Street BluesSeries: Crumley (1 episode)
  71. 1980For the Love of ItFilm: Al Leon
  72. 1979ParisSeries (1 episode)
  73. 1978The Comedy CompanyFilm: Russell Dodd
  74. 1978YoungbloodFilm: Rommel
  75. 1977RootsSeries: Noah (2 episodes)
  76. 1976Battle of the Network StarsSeries (1 episode)
  77. 1975Welcome Back, KotterSeries: Freddie Washington (95 episodes)
  78. 1975Cooley HighFilm: Richard "Cochise" Morris
  79. 1975BarettaSeries (1 episode)
  80. 1974The GamblerFilm: Street Basketball Boy (uncredited)

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