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Born · September 4, 1953 (71 years old)
Known For: Acting
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
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.
Frank Mann
0.0
2024
Benjamin
0.0
2023
Warden Dallas
0.0
2017
Mr. Walker
0.0
2015
Chief
0.0
2015
0.0
Chuck (voice) · (1 episode)
6.7
2022
Agent Langley
6.1
2021
Rev. Adams
6.0
2020
Edward
0.0
2020
narration
0.0
2020
Cameran Sanders · (36 episodes)
7.7
2019
Willie Robinson
7.6
2017
Panda Thomas
5.4
2016
3.5
2016
Wesley Hardin Johnson Sr.
5.4
2015
Coach Preston Reid
5.0
2015
Theodore
0.0
2014
Jim Kirkland
4.6
2014
(1 episode)
8.7
2011
Self
0.0
2009
President of Zamibia · (1 episode)
7.7
2007
Mandingo
5.3
2007
Anthony
5.0
2005
Mr. Carter · (1 episode)
7.2
2003
Mr. Fly
0.0
2003
Motherchild
4.0
2001
Principal Merton · (2 episodes)
7.9
2000
Driver (voice) · (1 episode)
8.1
2000
(1 episode)
7.6
2000
Darnell Greene
5.0
1999
(1 episode)
7.0
1998
Marlan Clark
5.2
1997
(1 episode)
6.8
1996
(1 episode)
8.0
1996
(2 episodes)
6.8
1996
Detective Gossett · (1 episode)
0.0
1995
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs / The People's Proponent · (1 episode)
7.6
1995
Richie · (1 episode)
7.1
1995
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs · (1 episode)
6.4
1994
(1 episode)
6.7
1994
Lou Parsons
4.4
1993
Sgt. Baker · (1 episode)
7.1
1993
Ring Announcer
5.0
1993
Joseph Jackson · (2 episodes)
6.6
1992
(2 episodes)
6.6
1992
(1 episode)
7.7
1992
Druilet
2.0
1992
Jesse Palmer
5.4
1991
Robin
3.8
1990
Jon Chance
5.0
1990
Chesare
4.8
1989
Jon Chance
4.2
1989
Sergeant Dobbs
5.4
1989
Sergeant Dobbs · (22 episodes)
7.0
1989
Detective Jon Chance
3.6
1989
Jon Chance
5.0
1989
(1 episode)
6.8
1988
Blade Runner
2.7
1988
0.0
1985
Garrett Floyd
5.1
1985
0.0
1984
(1 episode)
6.7
1982
Gordon Tate · (1 episode)
6.7
1981
(1 episode)
5.0
1981
(1 episode)
7.6
1981
Crumley · (1 episode)
7.6
1981
Al Leon
3.0
1980
(1 episode)
5.0
1979
Russell Dodd
0.0
1978
Rommel
4.2
1978
Noah · (1 episode)
7.4
1977
(1 episode)
7.2
1976
Self · (1 episode)
5.5
1976
Self · (1 episode)
6.5
1976
Freddie Washington · (95 episodes)
7.2
1975
Richard "Cochise" Morris
6.9
1975
(1 episode)
6.4
1975
Street Basketball Boy (uncredited)
6.7
1974
Mugger in Park #2 (uncredited)
6.9
1974
Charles
7.0
1974
Self · (5 episodes)
5.1
1961