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