Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

86

Gender

Male

Birthday

1953-09-04 (72 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

  • Gilmore Girls

    Gilmore Girls

  • The Mike Douglas Show

    The Mike Douglas Show

  • Diagnosis: Murder

    Diagnosis: Murder

  • Chuck

    Chuck

  • Sherri

    Sherri

  • Girlfriends

    Girlfriends

  • Firepower

    Firepower

  • Ellen

    Ellen

  • Renegade

    Renegade

  • Hill Street Blues

    Hill Street Blues

  • Hill Street Blues

    Hill Street Blues

  • Sliders

    Sliders

  • That's So Raven

    That's So Raven

  • Moesha

    Moesha

  • Martin

    Martin

  • Simon & Simon

    Simon & Simon

  • Baretta

    Baretta

  • Static Shock

    Static Shock

  • Roots

    Roots

  • The Jamie Foxx Show

    The Jamie Foxx Show

  • Fame

    Fame

  • Weird Science

    Weird Science

  • The Wayans Bros.

    The Wayans Bros.

  • The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder

    The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder

  • Roseanne

    Roseanne

  • Donny & Marie

    Donny & Marie

  • War Dawgz

    War Dawgz

  • Alien Nation

    Alien Nation

  • The Contract

    The Contract

  • Cooley High

    Cooley High

  • Escape from Death Block 13

    Escape from Death Block 13

  • Indecent Behavior

    Indecent Behavior

  • Death Wish

    Death Wish

  • Claudine

    Claudine

  • The Gambler

    The Gambler

  • Family Portrait

    Family Portrait

  • L.A. Doctors

    L.A. Doctors

  • Battle of the Network Stars

    Battle of the Network Stars

  • Hollywont

    Hollywont

  • Shooting Heroin

    Shooting Heroin

  • Sublime

    Sublime

  • Paramedics

    Paramedics

  • Alien Nation

    Alien Nation

  • Youngblood

    Youngblood

  • The Annihilators

    The Annihilators

  • The Jacksons: An American Dream

    The Jacksons: An American Dream

  • The Captain and Tennille

    The Captain and Tennille

  • Charlie Grace

    Charlie Grace

  • East L.A. Warriors

    East L.A. Warriors

  • Nocturnal Agony

    Nocturnal Agony

  • A House Divided

    A House Divided

  • Breakdown: 1975

    Breakdown: 1975

  • Kill Crazy

    Kill Crazy

  • Welcome Back, Kotter

    Welcome Back, Kotter

  • 31

    31

  • Let's Stay Together

    Let's Stay Together

  • Chance

    Chance

  • Airplane vs Volcano

    Airplane vs Volcano

  • Paris

    Paris

  • The Christmas Gift

    The Christmas Gift

  • Playin' for Love

    Playin' for Love

  • Angels of the City

    Angels of the City

  • Tidal Wave: No Escape

    Tidal Wave: No Escape

  • Quiet Fire

    Quiet Fire

  • For the Love of It

    For the Love of It

  • Directors on Directing

    Directors on Directing

  • L.A. Vice

    L.A. Vice

  • The Comedy Company

    The Comedy Company

  • The Therapy Sessions

    The Therapy Sessions

  • Mercy for Angels

    Mercy for Angels

  • L.A. Heat

    L.A. Heat

  • Tamales and Gumbo

    Tamales and Gumbo

  • E! True Hollywood Story

    E! True Hollywood Story

  • Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician

    Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician

  • The Devil Ain't Pius

    The Devil Ain't Pius

  • Lewis & Clark

    Lewis & Clark

  • On The Boulevard

    On The Boulevard

  • Killer Drag Queens on Dope

    Killer Drag Queens on Dope

  • Dead Man Rising

    Dead Man Rising

  • 30 Miles

    30 Miles

  • The Perfect Mate

    The Perfect Mate

  • Tuesday Never Comes

    Tuesday Never Comes

  • Mr. Right Now!

    Mr. Right Now!

  • A Chance in the World

    A Chance in the World

  • Sky Captain

    Sky Captain

  • Burning Sky

    Burning Sky