Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1953-09-04 (71 years old)
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
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
Acting
(2024)
The Contract
as Frank Mann
(2023)
Family Portrait
as Benjamin
(2021)
Escape from Death Block 13
as Agent Langley
(2020)
The Perfect Mate
as Rev. Adams
(2020)
Shooting Heroin
as Edward
(2020)
Burning Sky
as narration
(2017)
Dead Man Rising
as Warden Dallas
(2017)
A Chance in the World
as Willie Robinson
(2016)
31
as Panda Thomas
(2016)
(2015)
The Christmas Gift
as Wesley Hardin Johnson Sr.
(2015)
Playin' for Love
as Coach Preston Reid
(2015)
Mercy for Angels
as Chief
(2015)
Tamales and Gumbo
as Mr. Walker
(2014)
Airplane vs Volcano
as Jim Kirkland
(2014)
Nocturnal Agony
as Theodore
(2009)
Directors on Directing
as Self
(2007)
Sublime
as Mandingo
(2005)
30 Miles
as Anthony
(2003)
Killer Drag Queens on Dope
as Mr. Fly
(2001)
Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician
as Motherchild
(1999)
Mr. Right Now!
as Darnell Greene
(1997)
Tidal Wave: No Escape
as Marlan Clark
(1993)
Firepower
as Ring Announcer
(1993)
Indecent Behavior
as Lou Parsons
(1992)
Tuesday Never Comes
as Druilet
(1991)
Quiet Fire
as Jesse Palmer
(1990)
Chance
as Jon Chance
(1990)
Kill Crazy
as Robin
(1989)
Alien Nation
as Sergeant Dobbs
(1989)
Angels of the City
as Detective Jon Chance
(1989)
L.A. Heat
as Jon Chance
(1989)
East L.A. Warriors
as Chesare
(1989)
L.A. Vice
as Jon Chance
(1988)
Paramedics
as Blade Runner
(1985)
The Annihilators
as Garrett Floyd
(1985)
(1984)
(1980)
For the Love of It
as Al Leon
(1978)
Youngblood
as Rommel
(1978)
The Comedy Company
as Russell Dodd
(1975)
Cooley High
as Richard "Cochise" Morris
(1974)
Death Wish
as Mugger in Park #2 (uncredited)
(1974)
The Gambler
as Street Basketball Boy (uncredited)
(1974)
Claudine
as Charles
Crew
(1991)
Quiet Fire
Director
(1989)
Angels of the City
Director, Writer, Music