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Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
Born · September 4, 1953 (71 years old)
Known For: Acting
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
Bio
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.
Family Portrait
Benjamin
0.0
2023
Escape from Death Block 13
Agent Langley
5.9
2021
The Perfect Mate
Rev. Adams
6.0
2020
Shooting Heroin
Edward
0.0
2020
Burning Sky
narration
0.0
2020
A Chance in the World
Willie Robinson
6.6
2017
31
Panda Thomas
5.4
2016
Hollywont
3.5
2016
The Christmas Gift
Wesley Hardin Johnson Sr.
5.4
2015
Tamales and Gumbo
Mr. Walker
0.0
2015
Mercy for Angels
Chief
0.0
2015
Playin' for Love
Coach Preston Reid
5.0
2015
Nocturnal Agony
Theodore
0.0
2014
Airplane vs Volcano
Jim Kirkland
4.7
2014
Directors on Directing
Self
0.0
2009
Sublime
Mandingo
5.3
2007
30 Miles
Anthony
5.0
2005
Killer Drag Queens on Dope
Mr. Fly
0.0
2003
Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician
Motherchild
4.0
2001
Mr. Right Now!
Darnell Greene
5.0
1999
Tidal Wave: No Escape
Marlan Clark
5.2
1997
Indecent Behavior
Lou Parsons
4.1
1993
Firepower
Ring Announcer
5.0
1993
Tuesday Never Comes
Druilet
2.0
1992
Quiet Fire
Jesse Palmer
4.7
1991
Kill Crazy
Robin
3.8
1990
Chance
Jon Chance
5.0
1990
East L.A. Warriors
Chesare
4.8
1989
L.A. Vice
Jon Chance
4.2
1989
Alien Nation
Sergeant Dobbs
5.7
1989
Angels of the City
Detective Jon Chance
3.6
1989
L.A. Heat
Jon Chance
5.0
1989
Paramedics
Blade Runner
2.7
1988
Sky Captain
0.0
1985
The Annihilators
Garrett Floyd
5.2
1985
On The Boulevard
0.0
1984
For the Love of It
Al Leon
3.0
1980
The Comedy Company
Russell Dodd
0.0
1978
Youngblood
Rommel
4.2
1978
Cooley High
Richard "Cochise" Morris
7.0
1975
The Gambler
Street Basketball Boy (uncredited)
6.7
1974
Death Wish
Mugger in Park #2 (uncredited)
6.9
1974
Claudine
Charles
7.0
1974
The Therapy Sessions
0.0
The Contract
Frank Mann
10.0
2024
Sherri
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
4.2
2022
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
Chuck (voice) · (1 episode)
6.1
2022
A House Divided
Cameran Sanders · (36 episodes)
7.9
2019
Dead Man Rising
Warden Dallas
0.0
2017
Let's Stay Together
(1 episode)
8.7
2011
Chuck
President of Zamibia · (1 episode)
7.7
2007
That's So Raven
Mr. Carter · (1 episode)
7.2
2003
Gilmore Girls
Principal Merton · (2 episodes)
7.9
2000
Static Shock
Driver (voice) · (1 episode)
8.0
2000
Girlfriends
(1 episode)
7.4
2000
L.A. Doctors
Robert Edwards · (1 episode)
7.0
1998
The Jamie Foxx Show
(1 episode)
6.7
1996
E! True Hollywood Story
(1 episode)
8.1
1996
Moesha
(2 episodes)
6.9
1996
Charlie Grace
Detective Gossett · (1 episode)
0.0
1995
Sliders
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs / The People's Proponent · (1 episode)
7.6
1995
The Wayans Bros.
Richie · (1 episode)
7.1
1995
Ellen
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs · (1 episode)
6.2
1994
Weird Science
(1 episode)
6.7
1994
Diagnosis: Murder
Sgt. Baker · (1 episode)
7.1
1993
The Jacksons: An American Dream
Joseph Jackson · (2 episodes)
6.7
1992
Renegade
(2 episodes)
6.6
1992
Martin
(1 episode)
7.6
1992
Alien Nation
Sergeant Dobbs · (22 episodes)
7.0
1989
Roseanne
(1 episode)
6.8
1988
Fame
(1 episode)
6.8
1982
Simon & Simon
Gordon Tate · (1 episode)
6.7
1981
Lewis & Clark
(1 episode)
5.0
1981
Hill Street Blues
(1 episode)
7.6
1981
Hill Street Blues
Crumley · (1 episode)
7.6
1981
Paris
(1 episode)
5.0
1979
Roots
Noah · (1 episode)
7.4
1977
Battle of the Network Stars
(1 episode)
7.2
1976
The Captain and Tennille
Self · (1 episode)
5.5
1976
Donny & Marie
Self · (1 episode)
6.5
1976
Welcome Back, Kotter
Freddie Washington · (95 episodes)
7.2
1975
Baretta
(1 episode)
6.3
1975
The Mike Douglas Show
Self · (5 episodes)
5.4
1961