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