Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- September 4, 1953
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
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.
Filmography
- The Therapy Sessions
The Therapy Sessions TBA
Actor
- When They're Gone
When They're Gone 2026
as Richard “Ricky” Fowler
Breakdown: 1975 2025
as Self
War Dawgz 2025
as Lawrence Slate
- The Devil Ain't Pius
The Devil Ain't Pius 2024
as Pius Montgomery
The Contract 2024
as Frank Mann
Family Portrait 2023
as Benjamin
Escape from Death Block 13 2021
as Agent Langley
The Perfect Mate 2020
as Rev. Adams
Shooting Heroin 2020
as Edward
Burning Sky 2020
as narration
Dead Man Rising 2017
as Warden Dallas
A Chance in the World 2017
as Willie Robinson
31 2016
as Panda Thomas
Hollywont 2016
Actor
The Christmas Gift 2015
as Wesley Hardin Johnson Sr.
Tamales and Gumbo 2015
as Mr. Walker
Mercy for Angels 2015
as Chief
Playin' for Love 2015
as Coach Preston Reid
Nocturnal Agony 2014
as Theodore
Airplane vs Volcano 2014
as Jim Kirkland
Preacher's Kid 2010
as Myke
Directors on Directing 2009
as Self
Sublime 2007
as Mandingo
30 Miles 2005
as Anthony
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration 2003
as Self
Killer Drag Queens on Dope 2003
as Mr. Fly
Remembering Roots 2002
as Self
Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician 2001
as Motherchild
Mr. Right Now! 1999
as Darnell Greene
Tidal Wave: No Escape 1997
as Marlan Clark
Indecent Behavior 1993
as Lou Parsons
Firepower 1993
as Ring Announcer
Tuesday Never Comes 1992
as Druilet
Quiet Fire 1991
as Jesse Palmer, Director
Kill Crazy 1990
as Robin
Chance 1990
as Jon Chance
East L.A. Warriors 1989
as Chesare
L.A. Vice 1989
as Jon Chance
Angels of the City 1989
as Detective Jon Chance, Director, Writer, Music
L.A. Heat 1989
as Jon Chance
Paramedics 1988
as Blade Runner
The Annihilators 1985
as Garrett Floyd
Sky Captain 1985
Actor
- On The Boulevard
On The Boulevard 1984
Actor
For the Love of It 1980
as Al Leon
The Comedy Company 1978
as Russell Dodd
Youngblood 1978
as Rommel
Cooley High 1975
as Richard "Cochise" Morris
The Gambler 1974
as Street Basketball Boy (uncredited)
Death Wish 1974
as Mugger in Park #2 (uncredited)
Claudine 1974
as Charles
Credits from TMDB.