Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
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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
Credits
Death Wish (1974)
as Mugger in Park #2 (uncredited)
31 (2016)
as Panda Thomas
The Gambler (1974)
as Street Basketball Boy (uncredited)
Breakdown: 1975 (2025)
as Self
Cooley High (1975)
as Richard "Cochise" Morris
Sublime (2007)
as Mandingo
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration (2003)
as Self
Kill Crazy (1990)
as Robin
Preacher's Kid (2010)
as Myke
Tidal Wave: No Escape (1997)
as Marlan Clark
Claudine (1974)
as Charles
Remembering Roots (2002)
as Self
Indecent Behavior (1993)
as Lou Parsons
War Dawgz (2025)
as Lawrence Slate
The Contract (2024)
as Frank Mann
The Christmas Gift (2015)
as Wesley Hardin Johnson Sr.
L.A. Heat (1989)
as Jon Chance
L.A. Vice (1989)
as Jon Chance
Quiet Fire (1991)
as Jesse Palmer
The Annihilators (1981)
as Garrett Floyd
For the Love of It (1980)
as Al Leon
Escape from Death Block 13 (2021)
as Agent Langley
Airplane vs Volcano (2014)
as Jim Kirkland
A Chance in the World (2017)
as Willie Robinson
Angels of the City (1989)
as Detective Jon Chance
Youngblood (1978)
as Rommel
East L.A. Warriors (1989)
as Chesare
Firepower (1993)
as Ring Announcer
Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician (2001)
as Motherchild
Shooting Heroin (2020)
as Edward
The Comedy Company (1978)
as Russell Dodd
Hollywont (2016)
Actor
Paramedics (1988)
as Blade Runner
Chance (1990)
as Jon Chance
The Perfect Mate (2020)
as Rev. Adams
Killer Drag Queens on Dope (2003)
as Mr. Fly
Dead Man Rising (2017)
as Warden Dallas
Playin' for Love (2015)
as Coach Preston Reid
Tuesday Never Comes (1992)
as Druilet
Directors on Directing (2009)
as Self
Family Portrait (2023)
as Benjamin
Tamales and Gumbo (2015)
as Mr. Walker
Nocturnal Agony (2014)
as Theodore
30 Miles (2005)
as Anthony
Mercy for Angels (2015)
as Chief
Sky Captain (1985)
Actor
The Devil Ain't Pius (2024)
as Pius Montgomery
Mr. Right Now! (1999)
as Darnell Greene
Burning Sky (2020)
as narration
On The Boulevard (1984)
Actor
The Therapy Sessions (—)
Actor
When They're Gone (2026)
as Richard “Ricky” Fowler