1953-09-04 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.
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When They're Gone | Richard “Ricky” Fowler | 2026-08-06 |
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Breakdown: 1975 | Self | 2025-12-18 |
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War Dawgz | Lawrence Slate | 2025-10-16 |
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The Contract | Frank Mann | 2024-11-01 |
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The Devil Ain't Pius | Pius Montgomery | 2024-12-01 |
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Family Portrait | Benjamin | 2023-09-07 |
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Escape from Death Block 13 | Agent Langley | 2021-11-02 |
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The Perfect Mate | Rev. Adams | 2020-08-20 |
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Shooting Heroin | Edward | 2020-04-03 |
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Burning Sky | narration | 2020-01-01 |
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A Chance in the World | Willie Robinson | 2017-01-01 |
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Dead Man Rising | Warden Dallas | 2017-08-27 |
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Hollywont | 2016-07-01 | |
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31 | Panda Thomas | 2016-09-15 |
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The Christmas Gift | Wesley Hardin Johnson Sr. | 2015-11-29 |
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Mercy for Angels | Chief | 2015-04-15 |
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Playin' for Love | Coach Preston Reid | 2015-01-16 |
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Tamales and Gumbo | Mr. Walker | 2015-08-21 |
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Nocturnal Agony | Theodore | 2014-12-09 |
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Airplane vs Volcano | Jim Kirkland | 2014-03-28 |
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Directors on Directing | Self | 2009-09-24 |
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Sublime | Mandingo | 2007-06-15 |
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30 Miles | Anthony | 2005-07-05 |
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ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration | Self | 2003-05-19 |
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Killer Drag Queens on Dope | Mr. Fly | 2003-01-01 |
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Remembering Roots | Self | 2002-01-15 |
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Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician | Motherchild | 2001-03-21 |
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Mr. Right Now! | Darnell Greene | 1999-03-27 |
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Tidal Wave: No Escape | Marlan Clark | 1997-05-05 |
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Firepower | Ring Announcer | 1993-10-25 |
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Indecent Behavior | Lou Parsons | 1993-11-03 |
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Tuesday Never Comes | Druilet | 1992-05-17 |
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Quiet Fire | Jesse Palmer | 1991-10-31 |
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Kill Crazy | Robin | 1990-11-21 |
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Chance | Jon Chance | 1990-06-01 |
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L.A. Vice | Jon Chance | 1989-10-01 |
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East L.A. Warriors | Chesare | 1989-10-16 |
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L.A. Heat | Jon Chance | 1989-02-18 |
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Angels of the City | Detective Jon Chance | 1989-08-01 |
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Paramedics | Blade Runner | 1988-06-01 |
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Sky Captain | 1985-01-01 | |
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On The Boulevard | 1984-03-06 | |
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The Annihilators | Garrett Floyd | 1981-06-10 |
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For the Love of It | Al Leon | 1980-09-26 |
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The Comedy Company | Russell Dodd | 1978-07-21 |
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Youngblood | Rommel | 1978-05-24 |
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Cooley High | Richard "Cochise" Morris | 1975-06-25 |
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Claudine | Charles | 1974-04-22 |
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The Gambler | Street Basketball Boy (uncredited) | 1974-10-02 |
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Death Wish | Mugger in Park #2 (uncredited) | 1974-07-24 |
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The Therapy Sessions |
