Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
Born September 04, 1953 (Age: 72)
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New York City, New York, USA
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.
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.
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Filmography
Breakdown: 1975
2025
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as Self
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Age: 72
Family Portrait
2023
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as Benjamin
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Age: 70
The Perfect Mate
2020
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as Rev. Adams
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Age: 66
Burning Sky
2020
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as narration
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Age: 66
31
2016
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as Panda Thomas
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Age: 63
Tamales and Gumbo
2015
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as Mr. Walker
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Age: 61
Directors on Directing
2009
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as Self
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Age: 56
Remembering Roots
2002
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as Self
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Age: 48
Tidal Wave: No Escape
1997
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as Marlan Clark
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Age: 43
Indecent Behavior
1993
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as Lou Parsons
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Age: 40
Firepower
1993
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as Ring Announcer
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Age: 40
Tuesday Never Comes
1992
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as Druilet
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Age: 38
Quiet Fire
1991
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as Jesse Palmer
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Age: 38
Kill Crazy
1990
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as Robin
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Age: 37
Chance
1990
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as Jon Chance
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Age: 36
East L.A. Warriors
1989
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as Chesare
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Age: 36
L.A. Vice
1989
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as Jon Chance
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Age: 36
Angels of the City
1989
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as Detective Jon Chance
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Age: 35
L.A. Heat
1989
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as Jon Chance
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Age: 35
Paramedics
1988
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as Blade Runner
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Age: 34
Sky Captain
1985
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as
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Age: 31
The Annihilators
1981
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as Garrett Floyd
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Age: 27
For the Love of It
1980
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as Al Leon
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Age: 27
The Comedy Company
1978
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as Russell Dodd
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Age: 24
Youngblood
1978
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as Rommel
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Age: 24
Cooley High
1975
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as Richard "Cochise" Morris
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Age: 21
The Gambler
1974
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as Street Basketball Boy (uncredited)
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Age: 21
Death Wish
1974
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as Mugger in Park #2 (uncredited)
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Age: 20
Claudine
1974
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as Charles
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Age: 20