Cast
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
Acting
Cast
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
Known for
Acting
Born
1953-09-04
From
New York City, New York, USA
Also known as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs, Lawrence Hilton-Jacques, Lawrence Hilton Jacobs III
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. 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.
Death Wish
as Mugger in Park #2 (uncredited)
Sublime
as Mandingo
31
as Panda Thomas
Breakdown: 1975
as Self
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration
as Self
Quiet Fire
as Jesse Palmer
The Gambler
as Street Basketball Boy (uncredited)
Sky Captain
Kill Crazy
as Robin
Cooley High
as Richard "Cochise" Morris
L.A. Heat
as Jon Chance
Hollywont
Firepower
as Ring Announcer
Claudine
as Charles
Indecent Behavior
as Lou Parsons
Youngblood
as Rommel
For the Love of It
as Al Leon
East L.A. Warriors
as Chesare
The Annihilators
as Garrett Floyd
Escape from Death Block 13
as Agent Langley
Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician
as Motherchild
Tidal Wave: No Escape
as Marlan Clark
Nocturnal Agony
as Theodore
Airplane vs Volcano
as Jim Kirkland
Paramedics
as Blade Runner
Shooting Heroin
as Edward
Killer Drag Queens on Dope
as Mr. Fly
The Christmas Gift
as Wesley Hardin Johnson Sr.
L.A. Vice
as Jon Chance
The Comedy Company
as Russell Dodd
War Dawgz
as Lawrence Slate
Dead Man Rising
as Warden Dallas
Burning Sky
as narration
A Chance in the World
as Willie Robinson
Family Portrait
as Benjamin
Tamales and Gumbo
as Mr. Walker
Chance
as Jon Chance
Directors on Directing
as Self
Mercy for Angels
as Chief
Playin' for Love
as Coach Preston Reid
Remembering Roots
as Self
Angels of the City
as Detective Jon Chance
Mr. Right Now!
as Darnell Greene
The Contract
as Frank Mann
The Perfect Mate
as Rev. Adams
The Devil Ain't Pius
as Pius Montgomery
On The Boulevard
The Therapy Sessions
Tuesday Never Comes
as Druilet
30 Miles
as Anthony