Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
Acting
- Born:
- 1953-09-04
- Place of birth:
- New York City, New York, USA
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
Filmography
When They're Gone
Jupiter Jones
Breakdown: 1975
War Dawgz
The Devil Ain't Pius
The Contract
Family Portrait
Sherri
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
Escape from Death Block 13
The Perfect Mate
Shooting Heroin
Burning Sky
A House Divided
Dead Man Rising
A Chance in the World
31
Hollywont
The Christmas Gift
Tamales and Gumbo
Mercy for Angels
Playin' for Love
Nocturnal Agony
Airplane vs Volcano
Let's Stay Together
Preacher's Kid
Directors on Directing
Chuck
Sublime
30 Miles
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration
That's So Raven
Killer Drag Queens on Dope
Remembering Roots
Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician
Gilmore Girls
Static Shock
Girlfriends
Mr. Right Now!
L.A. Doctors
Tidal Wave: No Escape
The Jamie Foxx Show
E! True Hollywood Story
Moesha
Charlie Grace
Sliders
The Wayans Bros.
Ellen
Weird Science
Indecent Behavior
Diagnosis: Murder
Firepower
The Jacksons: An American Dream
Renegade
Martin
Tuesday Never Comes
Quiet Fire
Kill Crazy
Chance
East L.A. Warriors
L.A. Vice
Alien Nation
Angels of the City
L.A. Heat
Roseanne
Paramedics
The Annihilators
Sky Captain
On The Boulevard
Fame
Darkroom
Simon & Simon
Lewis & Clark
Hill Street Blues
For the Love of It
Paris
The Comedy Company
Youngblood
Roots
Battle of the Network Stars
The Captain and Tennille
Donny & Marie
Welcome Back, Kotter
Cooley High
Baretta
The Gambler
Death Wish
Claudine
The Mike Douglas Show
The Therapy Sessions