Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
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.
Tuesday Never Comes
(Druilet)
L.A. Vice
(Jon Chance)
Escape from Death Block 13
(Agent Langley)
Sublime
(Mandingo)
Angels of the City
(Detective Jon Chance)
Cooley High
(Richard "Cochise" Morris)
Burning Sky
(narration)
Tidal Wave: No Escape
(Marlan Clark)
Directors on Directing
(Self)
Claudine
(Charles)
Alien Nation
(Sergeant Dobbs)
Sky Captain
The Perfect Mate
(Rev. Adams)
Quiet Fire
(Jesse Palmer)
Paramedics
(Blade Runner)
L.A. Heat
(Jon Chance)
Airplane vs Volcano
(Jim Kirkland)
For the Love of It
(Al Leon)
Nocturnal Agony
(Theodore)
The Comedy Company
(Russell Dodd)
Youngblood
(Rommel)
Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician
(Motherchild)
30 Miles
(Anthony)
Death Wish
(Mugger in Park #2 (uncredited))
The Christmas Gift
(Wesley Hardin Johnson Sr.)
Playin' for Love
(Coach Preston Reid)
31
(Panda Thomas)
Chance
(Jon Chance)
The Annihilators
(Garrett Floyd)
Family Portrait
(Benjamin)
Indecent Behavior
(Lou Parsons)
Killer Drag Queens on Dope
(Mr. Fly)
Kill Crazy
(Robin)
Firepower
(Ring Announcer)
A Chance in the World
(Willie Robinson)
East L.A. Warriors
(Chesare)
Mr. Right Now!
(Darnell Greene)
Hollywont
Shooting Heroin
(Edward)
On The Boulevard
The Gambler
(Street Basketball Boy (uncredited))
Mercy for Angels
(Chief)
Tamales and Gumbo
(Mr. Walker)
The Therapy Sessions
Dead Man Rising
(Warden Dallas)
The Contract
(Frank Mann)
Welcome Back, Kotter
(Freddie Washington)
Martin
Static Shock
(Driver (voice))
Fame
Sliders
(Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs / The People's Proponent)
L.A. Doctors
The Wayans Bros.
(Richie)
The Jamie Foxx Show
Girlfriends
E! True Hollywood Story
Roseanne
Baretta
Hill Street Blues
Donny & Marie
(Self)
Diagnosis: Murder
(Sgt. Baker)
Moesha
Weird Science
Alien Nation
(Sergeant Dobbs)
Gilmore Girls
(Principal Merton)
Battle of the Network Stars
Paris
Lewis & Clark
The Captain and Tennille
(Self)
Let's Stay Together
Renegade
Chuck
(President of Zamibia)
The Mike Douglas Show
(Self)
Charlie Grace
(Detective Gossett)
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
(Chuck (voice))
Roots
(Noah)
A House Divided
(Cameran Sanders)
That's So Raven
(Mr. Carter)
Ellen
(Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs)
The Jacksons: An American Dream
(Joseph Jackson)
Hill Street Blues
(Crumley)
Simon & Simon
(Gordon Tate)