About

Known credits:
54
Birthday:
1953-09-04
Place of birth:
New York City, New York, USA
Website:
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Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs

Overview

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

Acting
2024 The Contract Actor Frank Mann N/A
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2023 Family Portrait Actor Benjamin N/A
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2021 Escape from Death Block 13 Actor Agent Langley 59
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2020 The Perfect Mate Actor Rev. Adams N/A
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2020 Shooting Heroin Actor Edward N/A
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2020 Burning Sky Actor narration N/A
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2019 A House Divided Actor Cameran Sanders 70
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2017 Dead Man Rising Actor Warden Dallas N/A
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2017 A Chance in the World Actor Willie Robinson 58
Average
2016 31 Actor Panda Thomas 55
Average
2016 Hollywont Actor 59
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2015 The Christmas Gift Actor Wesley Hardin Johnson Sr. 58
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2015 Tamales and Gumbo Actor Mr. Walker N/A
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2015 Mercy for Angels Actor Chief N/A
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2015 Playin' for Love Actor Coach Preston Reid 58
Average
2014 Nocturnal Agony Actor Theodore N/A
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2014 Airplane vs Volcano Actor Jim Kirkland 56
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2009 Directors on Directing Actor Self N/A
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2007 Sublime Actor Mandingo 57
Average
2005 30 Miles Actor Anthony 59
Average
2003 Killer Drag Queens on Dope Actor Mr. Fly N/A
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2001 Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician Actor Motherchild 58
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1999 Mr. Right Now! Actor Darnell Greene 59
Average
1997 Tidal Wave: No Escape Actor Marlan Clark 58
Average
1993 Indecent Behavior Actor Lou Parsons 58
Average
1993 Firepower Actor Ring Announcer 58
Average
1992 The Jacksons: An American Dream Actor Joseph Jackson 68
Fair
1992 Tuesday Never Comes Actor Druilet 59
Average
1991 Quiet Fire Actor Jesse Palmer 58
Average
1990 Kill Crazy Actor Robin 58
Average
1990 Chance Actor Jon Chance 58
Average
1989 East L.A. Warriors Actor Chesare 58
Average
1989 L.A. Vice Actor Jon Chance 58
Average
1989 Alien Nation Actor Sergeant Dobbs 58
Average
1989 Alien Nation Actor Sergeant Dobbs 69
Fair
1989 Angels of the City Actor Detective Jon Chance 58
Average
1989 L.A. Heat Actor Jon Chance 58
Average
1988 Paramedics Actor Blade Runner 58
Average
1985 Sky Captain Actor N/A
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1985 The Annihilators Actor Garrett Floyd 58
Average
1984 On The Boulevard Actor N/A
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1980 For the Love of It Actor Al Leon 59
Average
1978 The Comedy Company Actor Russell Dodd N/A
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1978 Youngblood Actor Rommel 58
Average
1975 Welcome Back, Kotter Actor Freddie Washington 70
Good
1975 Cooley High Actor Richard "Cochise" Morris 59
Average
1974 The Gambler Actor Street Basketball Boy (uncredited) 60
Fair
1974 Death Wish Actor Mugger in Park #2 (uncredited) 65
Fair
1974 Claudine Actor Charles 59
Average
The Therapy Sessions Actor N/A
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Directing
1991 Quiet Fire Directing Director 58
Average
1989 Angels of the City Directing Director 58
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Writing
1989 Angels of the City Writing Writer 58
Average

Sound
1989 Angels of the City Sound Music 58
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