Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
48 movies · 34 TV shows
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Sep 4, 1953 (age 73)
- Place of birth
- New York City, New York, USA
- Also known as
- Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs · Lawrence Hilton-Jacques · Lawrence Hilton Jacobs III · Lawrence H. Jacobs
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.
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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.
Profiles IMDb
Known for
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs: movies and TV shows
Acting (82)
- Upcoming
- 2026 When They're Gone
as Richard “Ricky” Fowler
- 2026
- 2025 War Dawgz
as Lawrence Slate
- 2024 The Devil Ain't Pius
as Pius Montgomery
- 2024 The Contract
as Frank Mann
- 2023 Family Portrait
as Benjamin
- 2022
- 2021 Escape from Death Block 13
as Agent Langley
- 2020 The Perfect Mate
as Rev. Adams
- 2020 Shooting Heroin
as Edward
- 2020 Burning Sky
as narration
- 2019
- 2017 Dead Man Rising
as Warden Dallas
- 2017 A Chance in the World
as Willie Robinson
- 2016 31
as Panda Thomas
- 2016
- 2015 The Christmas Gift
as Wesley Hardin Johnson Sr.
- 2015 Tamales and Gumbo
as Mr. Walker
- 2015 Mercy for Angels
as Chief
- 2015 Playin' for Love
as Coach Preston Reid
- 2014 Nocturnal Agony
as Theodore
- 2014 Airplane vs Volcano
as Jim Kirkland
- 2011
- 2010 Preacher's Kid
as Myke
- 2007
- 2007 Sublime
as Mandingo
- 2005 30 Miles
as Anthony
- 2003
- 2003 Killer Drag Queens on Dope
as Mr. Fly
- 2001 Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician
as Motherchild
- 2000
- 2000
- 2000
- 1999 Mr. Right Now!
as Darnell Greene
- 1998
- 1997 Tidal Wave: No Escape
as Marlan Clark
- 1996
- 1996
- 1996
- 1995
- 1995
- 1995
- 1994
- 1994
- 1993 Indecent Behavior
as Lou Parsons
- 1993
- 1993 Firepower
as Ring Announcer
- 1992
- 1992
- 1992
- 1992 Tuesday Never Comes
as Druilet
- 1991 Quiet Fire
as Jesse Palmer
- 1990 Kill Crazy
as Robin
- 1990 Chance
as Jon Chance
- 1989 East L.A. Warriors
as Chesare
- 1989 L.A. Vice
as Jon Chance
- 1989
- 1989 Angels of the City
as Detective Jon Chance
- 1989 L.A. Heat
as Jon Chance
- 1988
- 1988 Paramedics
as Blade Runner
- 1985 The Annihilators
as Garrett Floyd
- 1985
- 1984
- 1982
- 1981
- 1981
- 1981
- 1981
- 1980 For the Love of It
as Al Leon
- 1979
- 1978 The Comedy Company
as Russell Dodd
- 1978 Youngblood
as Rommel
- 1977
- 1976
- 1975
- 1975 Cooley High
as Richard "Cochise" Morris
- 1975
- 1974 The Gambler
as Street Basketball Boy (uncredited)
- 1974 Death Wish
as Mugger in Park #2 (uncredited)
- 1974 Claudine
as Charles
Behind the camera (2)
- 1991 Quiet Fire
Director
- 1989 Angels of the City
Writer, Director, Music
Talk shows and appearances (8)
- 2025
- 2022 Sherri
1 episode
- 2009
- 2003
- 2002
- 1976 The Captain and Tennille
1 episode
- 1976 Donny & Marie
1 episode
- 1961 The Mike Douglas Show
5 episodes