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
Gilmore Girls
Principal Merton
Sliders
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs / The People's Proponent
Chuck
President of Zamibia
Diagnosis: Murder
Sgt. Baker
Hill Street Blues
Hill Street Blues
Crumley
Renegade
Girlfriends
Leonard James
That's So Raven
Mr. Carter
Ellen
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
Simon & Simon
Gordon Tate
Moesha
Rushion Brooks
Fame
The Jamie Foxx Show
Milton
Martin
Kevin Jones
Static Shock
Driver (voice)
Baretta
Alien Nation
Sergeant Dobbs
The Wayans Bros.
Richie
Roots
Noah
Weird Science
Battle of the Network Stars
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
Chuck (voice)
L.A. Doctors
Robert Edwards
Roseanne
Charlie Grace
Detective Gossett
Sublime
Mandingo
The Captain and Tennille
Self - Guest
Death Wish
Mugger in Park #2 (uncredited)
Let's Stay Together
Breakdown: 1975
Self
Welcome Back, Kotter
Freddie Washington
A House Divided
Cameran Sanders
Paris
War Dawgz
Lawrence Slate
Lewis & Clark
Hollywont
The Jacksons: An American Dream
Joseph Jackson
Nocturnal Agony
Theodore
31
Panda Thomas
The Gambler
Street Basketball Boy (uncredited)
Kill Crazy
Robin
Quiet Fire
Jesse Palmer
E! True Hollywood Story
Cooley High
Richard "Cochise" Morris
Claudine
Charles
The Annihilators
Garrett Floyd
Firepower
Ring Announcer
Airplane vs Volcano
Jim Kirkland
L.A. Heat
Jon Chance
The Christmas Gift
Wesley Hardin Johnson Sr.
Burning Sky
narration
Tidal Wave: No Escape
Marlan Clark
For the Love of It
Al Leon
Indecent Behavior
Lou Parsons
East L.A. Warriors
Chesare
A Chance in the World
Willie Robinson
Escape from Death Block 13
Agent Langley
30 Miles
Anthony
Paramedics
Blade Runner
Youngblood
Rommel
Chance
Jon Chance
Angels of the City
Detective Jon Chance
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration
Self
The Contract
Frank Mann
The Devil Ain't Pius
Pius Montgomery
Shooting Heroin
Edward
The Perfect Mate
Rev. Adams
Tuesday Never Comes
Druilet
Playin' for Love
Coach Preston Reid
L.A. Vice
Jon Chance
The Comedy Company
Russell Dodd
Directors on Directing
Self
The Therapy Sessions
Dead Man Rising
Warden Dallas
Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician
Motherchild
Family Portrait
Benjamin
Mercy for Angels
Chief
Killer Drag Queens on Dope
Mr. Fly
Mr. Right Now!
Darnell Greene
Tamales and Gumbo
Mr. Walker
Sky Captain
On The Boulevard
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
Sherri
Self - Guest
Donny & Marie
Self