Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
Acting
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
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When They're Gone
2026
Richard “Ricky” Fowler
tvJupiter Jones
2026
Cameron Sanders
movieWar Dawgz
2025
Lawrence Slate
The Devil Ain't Pius
2024
Pius Montgomery
movieThe Contract
2024
Frank Mann
movieFamily Portrait
2023
Benjamin
tvSherri
2022
Self - Guest
tvThe Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
2022
Chuck (voice)
movieEscape from Death Block 13
2021
Agent Langley
movieThe Perfect Mate
2020
Rev. Adams
movieShooting Heroin
2020
Edward
movieBurning Sky
2020
narration
tvA House Divided
2019
Cameran Sanders
movieDead Man Rising
2017
Warden Dallas
movieA Chance in the World
2017
Willie Robinson
movie31
2016
Panda Thomas
movieThe Christmas Gift
2015
Wesley Hardin Johnson Sr.
movieTamales and Gumbo
2015
Mr. Walker
moviePlayin' for Love
2015
Coach Preston Reid
movieNocturnal Agony
2014
Theodore
movieAirplane vs Volcano
2014
Jim Kirkland
tvChuck
2007
President of Zamibia
movieSublime
2007
Mandingo
movie30 Miles
2005
Anthony
tvThat's So Raven
2003
Mr. Carter
tvGilmore Girls
2000
Principal Merton
tvStatic Shock
2000
Driver (voice)
tvGirlfriends
2000
Leonard James
movieMr. Right Now!
1999
Darnell Greene
tvL.A. Doctors
1998
Robert Edwards
movieTidal Wave: No Escape
1997
Marlan Clark
tvMoesha
1996
Rushion Brooks
tvCharlie Grace
1995
Detective Gossett
tvSliders
1995
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs / The People's Proponent
tvThe Wayans Bros.
1995
Richie
tvEllen
1994
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
movieIndecent Behavior
1993
Lou Parsons
tvDiagnosis: Murder
1993
Sgt. Baker
movieFirepower
1993
Ring Announcer
tvThe Jacksons: An American Dream
1992
Joseph Jackson
tvMartin
1992
Kevin Jones
movieTuesday Never Comes
1992
Druilet
movieQuiet Fire
1991
Jesse Palmer
movieKill Crazy
1990
Robin
movieChance
1990
Jon Chance
movieEast L.A. Warriors
1989
Chesare
movieL.A. Vice
1989
Jon Chance
tvAlien Nation
1989
Sergeant Dobbs
movieAngels of the City
1989
Detective Jon Chance
movieL.A. Heat
1989
Jon Chance
movieParamedics
1988
Blade Runner
tvDarkroom
1981
Young Man
tvSimon & Simon
1981
Gordon Tate
movieThe Annihilators
1981
Garrett Floyd
tvHill Street Blues
1981
Crumley
movieFor the Love of It
1980
Al Leon
movieThe Comedy Company
1978
Russell Dodd
movieYoungblood
1978
Rommel
tvRoots
1977
Noah
tvThe Captain and Tennille
1976
Self - Guest
tvWelcome Back, Kotter
1975
Freddie Washington
movieCooley High
1975
Richard "Cochise" Morris
movieThe Gambler
1974
Street Basketball Boy (uncredited)
movieDeath Wish
1974
Mugger in Park #2 (uncredited)
movieClaudine
1974
Charles
tvThe Mike Douglas Show
1961
Self - Guest
Directing2
movieQuiet Fire
1991
Director
movieAngels of the City
1989
Director