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.
Known For
Druilet
Tuesday Never Comes
Jon Chance
L.A. Vice
Agent Langley
Escape from Death Block 13
Mandingo
Sublime
Detective Jon Chance
Angels of the City
Richard "Cochise" Morris
Cooley High
narration
Burning Sky
Marlan Clark
Tidal Wave: No Escape
Self
Directors on Directing
Charles
Claudine
Sergeant Dobbs
Alien Nation
Sky Captain
Rev. Adams
The Perfect Mate
Jesse Palmer
Quiet Fire
Blade Runner
Paramedics
Jon Chance
L.A. Heat
Jim Kirkland
Airplane vs Volcano
Al Leon
For the Love of It
Theodore
Nocturnal Agony
Russell Dodd
The Comedy Company
Rommel
Youngblood
Motherchild
Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician
Anthony
30 Miles
Mugger in Park #2 (uncredited)
Death Wish
Wesley Hardin Johnson Sr.
The Christmas Gift
Coach Preston Reid
Playin' for Love
Panda Thomas
31
Jon Chance
Chance
Garrett Floyd
The Annihilators
Benjamin
Family Portrait
Lou Parsons
Indecent Behavior
Mr. Fly
Killer Drag Queens on Dope
Robin
Kill Crazy
Ring Announcer
Firepower
Willie Robinson
A Chance in the World
Chesare
East L.A. Warriors
Darnell Greene
Mr. Right Now!
Hollywont
Edward
Shooting Heroin
On The Boulevard
Street Basketball Boy (uncredited)
The Gambler
Chief
Mercy for Angels
Mr. Walker
Tamales and Gumbo
The Therapy Sessions
Warden Dallas
Dead Man Rising
Frank Mann
The Contract
Pius Montgomery
The Devil Ain't Pius
Lawrence Slate
War Dawgz
Self
Breakdown: 1975
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
49
Gender
Male
Birthday
1953-09-04
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As
Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs