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.
Acted in
The Contract
2024
as Frank Mann
Family Portrait
2023
as Benjamin
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
2022
as Chuck (voice)
Escape from Death Block 13
2021
as Agent Langley
The Perfect Mate
2020
as Rev. Adams
Shooting Heroin
2020
as Edward
Burning Sky
2020
as narration
A House Divided
2019
as Cameran Sanders
Dead Man Rising
2017
as Warden Dallas
A Chance in the World
2017
as Willie Robinson
31
2016
as Panda Thomas
Hollywont
2016
The Christmas Gift
2015
as Wesley Hardin Johnson Sr.
Tamales and Gumbo
2015
as Mr. Walker
Mercy for Angels
2015
as Chief
Playin' for Love
2015
as Coach Preston Reid
Nocturnal Agony
2014
as Theodore
Airplane vs Volcano
2014
as Jim Kirkland
Let's Stay Together
2011
Directors on Directing
2009
as Self
Chuck
2007
as President of Zamibia
Sublime
2007
as Mandingo
30 Miles
2005
as Anthony
That's So Raven
2003
as Mr. Carter
Killer Drag Queens on Dope
2003
as Mr. Fly
Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician
2001
as Motherchild
Gilmore Girls
2000
as Principal Merton
Static Shock
2000
as Driver (voice)
Girlfriends
2000
Mr. Right Now!
1999
as Darnell Greene
L.A. Doctors
1998
Tidal Wave: No Escape
1997
as Marlan Clark
The Jamie Foxx Show
1996
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
Moesha
1996
Charlie Grace
1995
as Detective Gossett
Sliders
1995
as Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs / The People's Proponent
The Wayans Bros.
1995
as Richie
Weird Science
1994
Indecent Behavior
1993
as Lou Parsons
Diagnosis: Murder
1993
as Sgt. Baker
Firepower
1993
as Ring Announcer
The Jacksons: An American Dream
1992
as Joseph Jackson
Renegade
1992
Martin
1992
Tuesday Never Comes
1992
as Druilet
Quiet Fire
1991
as Jesse Palmer
Kill Crazy
1990
as Robin
Chance
1990
as Jon Chance
East L.A. Warriors
1989
as Chesare
L.A. Vice
1989
as Jon Chance
Alien Nation
1989
as Sergeant Dobbs
Alien Nation
1989
as Sergeant Dobbs
Angels of the City
1989
as Detective Jon Chance
L.A. Heat
1989
as Jon Chance
Roseanne
1988
Paramedics
1988
as Blade Runner
Sky Captain
1985
The Annihilators
1985
as Garrett Floyd
On The Boulevard
1984
Fame
1982
Simon & Simon
1981
as Gordon Tate
Lewis & Clark
1981
Hill Street Blues
1981
Hill Street Blues
1981
as Crumley
For the Love of It
1980
as Al Leon
Paris
1979
The Comedy Company
1978
as Russell Dodd
Youngblood
1978
as Rommel
Roots
1977
as Noah
Battle of the Network Stars
1976
The Captain and Tennille
1976
as Self
Welcome Back, Kotter
1975
as Freddie Washington
Cooley High
1975
as Richard "Cochise" Morris
Baretta
1975
The Gambler
1974
as Street Basketball Boy (uncredited)
Death Wish
1974
as Mugger in Park #2 (uncredited)
Claudine
1974
as Charles
