Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
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.
Family Portrait
Benjamin
2023
Escape from Death Block 13
Agent Langley
2021
The Perfect Mate
Rev. Adams
2020
Shooting Heroin
Edward
2020
Burning Sky
narration
2020
A Chance in the World
Willie Robinson
2017
31
Panda Thomas
2016
Hollywont
2016
The Christmas Gift
Wesley Hardin Johnson Sr.
2015
Tamales and Gumbo
Mr. Walker
2015
Mercy for Angels
Chief
2015
Playin' for Love
Coach Preston Reid
2015
Nocturnal Agony
Theodore
2014
Airplane vs Volcano
Jim Kirkland
2014
Directors on Directing
Self
2009
Sublime
Mandingo
2007
30 Miles
Anthony
2005
Killer Drag Queens on Dope
Mr. Fly
2003
Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician
Motherchild
2001
Mr. Right Now!
Darnell Greene
1999
Tidal Wave: No Escape
Marlan Clark
1997
Indecent Behavior
Lou Parsons
1993
Firepower
Ring Announcer
1993
Tuesday Never Comes
Druilet
1992
Quiet Fire
Jesse Palmer
1991
Kill Crazy
Robin
1990
Chance
Jon Chance
1990
East L.A. Warriors
Chesare
1989
L.A. Vice
Jon Chance
1989
Alien Nation
Sergeant Dobbs
1989
Angels of the City
Detective Jon Chance
1989
L.A. Heat
Jon Chance
1989
Paramedics
Blade Runner
1988
Sky Captain
1985
The Annihilators
Garrett Floyd
1985
On The Boulevard
1984
For the Love of It
Al Leon
1980
The Comedy Company
Russell Dodd
1978
Youngblood
Rommel
1978
Cooley High
Richard "Cochise" Morris
1975
The Gambler
Street Basketball Boy (uncredited)
1974
Death Wish
Mugger in Park #2 (uncredited)
1974
Claudine
Charles
1974
The Therapy Sessions
The Devil Ain't Pius
Pius Montgomery
2024
The Contract
Frank Mann
2024
Sherri
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
2022
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
Chuck (voice) · (1 episode)
2022
A House Divided
Cameran Sanders · (36 episodes)
2019
Dead Man Rising
Warden Dallas
2017
Let's Stay Together
(1 episode)
2011
Chuck
President of Zamibia · (1 episode)
2007
That's So Raven
Mr. Carter · (1 episode)
2003
Gilmore Girls
Principal Merton · (2 episodes)
2000
Static Shock
Driver (voice) · (1 episode)
2000
Girlfriends
(1 episode)
2000
L.A. Doctors
Robert Edwards · (1 episode)
1998
The Jamie Foxx Show
Milton · (1 episode)
1996
E! True Hollywood Story
(1 episode)
1996
Moesha
(2 episodes)
1996
Charlie Grace
Detective Gossett · (1 episode)
1995
Sliders
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs / The People's Proponent · (1 episode)
1995
The Wayans Bros.
Richie · (1 episode)
1995
Ellen
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs · (1 episode)
1994
Weird Science
(1 episode)
1994
Diagnosis: Murder
Sgt. Baker · (1 episode)
1993
The Jacksons: An American Dream
Joseph Jackson · (2 episodes)
1992
Renegade
(2 episodes)
1992
Martin
(1 episode)
1992
Alien Nation
Sergeant Dobbs · (22 episodes)
1989
Roseanne
(1 episode)
1988
Fame
(1 episode)
1982
Simon & Simon
Gordon Tate · (1 episode)
1981
Lewis & Clark
(1 episode)
1981
Hill Street Blues
(1 episode)
1981
Hill Street Blues
Crumley · (1 episode)
1981
Paris
(1 episode)
1979
Roots
Noah · (1 episode)
1977
Battle of the Network Stars
(1 episode)
1976
The Captain and Tennille
Self · (1 episode)
1976
Donny & Marie
Self · (1 episode)
1976
Welcome Back, Kotter
Freddie Washington · (95 episodes)
1975
Baretta
(1 episode)
1975
The Mike Douglas Show
Self · (5 episodes)
1961