Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
ActingLawrence 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
Death Wish
Mugger in Park #2 (uncredited)
31
Panda Thomas
Breakdown: 1975
Self
The Gambler
Street Basketball Boy (uncredited)
Sublime
Mandingo
Claudine
Charles
A Chance in the World
Willie Robinson
Firepower
Ring Announcer
Cooley High
Richard "Cochise" Morris
Indecent Behavior
Lou Parsons
Filmography — Acting
Death Wish
Mugger in Park #2 (uncredited)
31
Panda Thomas
Breakdown: 1975
Self
The Gambler
Street Basketball Boy (uncredited)
Sublime
Mandingo
Claudine
Charles
A Chance in the World
Willie Robinson
Firepower
Ring Announcer
Cooley High
Richard "Cochise" Morris
Indecent Behavior
Lou Parsons
Quiet Fire
Jesse Palmer
Tidal Wave: No Escape
Marlan Clark
East L.A. Warriors
Chesare
Airplane vs Volcano
Jim Kirkland
Chance
Jon Chance
Shooting Heroin
Edward
Killer Drag Queens on Dope
Mr. Fly
Paramedics
Blade Runner
For the Love of It
Al Leon
Kill Crazy
Robin
Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician
Motherchild
Angels of the City
Detective Jon Chance
Escape from Death Block 13
Agent Langley
The Contract
Frank Mann
L.A. Heat
Jon Chance
The Christmas Gift
Wesley Hardin Johnson Sr.
Youngblood
Rommel
The Annihilators
Garrett Floyd
L.A. Vice
Jon Chance
30 Miles
Anthony
Playin' for Love
Coach Preston Reid
The Comedy Company
Russell Dodd
Dead Man Rising
Warden Dallas
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration
Self
Nocturnal Agony
Theodore
Tuesday Never Comes
Druilet
The Perfect Mate
Rev. Adams
Hollywont
Mr. Right Now!
Darnell Greene
Mercy for Angels
Chief
The Therapy Sessions
Family Portrait
Benjamin
War Dawgz
Lawrence Slate
Directors on Directing
Self
The Devil Ain't Pius
Pius Montgomery
Remembering Roots
Self
Tamales and Gumbo
Mr. Walker
Burning Sky
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