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.
Known for
ActingBirthday
September 4, 1953Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
46Place of birth
New York City, New York, USAAlso known as
Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs, Lawrence Hilton-Jacques, Lawrence Hilton Jacobs III, Lawrence H. Jacobs, Lawrence Hilton JacobsCast credits
L.A. Vice
Jon ChanceSublime
MandingoAngels of the City
Detective Jon ChanceCooley High
Richard "Cochise" MorrisTidal Wave: No Escape
Marlan ClarkClaudine
CharlesSky Captain
30 Miles
AnthonyQuiet Fire
Jesse PalmerParamedics
Blade RunnerL.A. Heat
Jon ChanceAirplane vs Volcano
Jim KirklandYoungblood
RommelNocturnal Agony
TheodoreThe Christmas Gift
Wesley Hardin Johnson Sr.Playin' for Love
Coach Preston Reid31
Panda ThomasThe Annihilators
Garrett FloydChance
Jon ChanceIndecent Behavior
Lou ParsonsKiller Drag Queens on Dope
Mr. Fly