Acting
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
EN cinema · 52 credits
Born
4 September 1953 (age 73)
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Also known as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs · Lawrence Hilton-Jacques · Lawrence Hilton Jacobs III · Lawrence H. Jacobs · 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
Filmography
When They're Gone
2026
When They're Gone
as Richard “Ricky” Fowler
War Dawgz
as Lawrence Slate
Breakdown: 1975
as Self
The Contract
as Frank Mann
The Devil Ain't Pius
2024
The Devil Ain't Pius
as Pius Montgomery
Family Portrait
as Benjamin
Escape from Death Block 13
as Agent Langley
Burning Sky
as narration
The Perfect Mate
as Rev. Adams
Shooting Heroin
as Edward
A Chance in the World
as Willie Robinson
Dead Man Rising
as Warden Dallas
31
as Panda Thomas
The Christmas Gift
as Wesley Hardin Johnson Sr.
Playin' for Love
as Coach Preston Reid
Mercy for Angels
as Chief
Tamales and Gumbo
as Mr. Walker
Airplane vs Volcano
as Jim Kirkland
Nocturnal Agony
as Theodore
Preacher's Kid
as Myke
Sublime
as Mandingo
30 Miles
as Anthony
Killer Drag Queens on Dope
as Mr. Fly
Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician
as Motherchild
Mr. Right Now!
as Darnell Greene
Tidal Wave: No Escape
as Marlan Clark
Indecent Behavior
as Lou Parsons
Firepower
as Ring Announcer
Tuesday Never Comes
as Druilet
Quiet Fire
as Jesse Palmer, Director
Chance
as Jon Chance
Kill Crazy
as Robin
L.A. Vice
as Jon Chance
Angels of the City
as Detective Jon Chance, Director, Writer, Music
L.A. Heat
as Jon Chance
East L.A. Warriors
as Chesare
Paramedics
as Blade Runner
The Annihilators
as Garrett Floyd
For the Love of It
as Al Leon
The Comedy Company
as Russell Dodd
Youngblood
as Rommel
Cooley High
as Richard "Cochise" Morris
Claudine
as Charles
Death Wish
as Mugger in Park #2 (uncredited)
The Gambler
as Street Basketball Boy (uncredited)