Acting · New York City, New York, USA · Born September 4, 1953
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.
When They're Gone
2026
as Richard “Ricky” Fowler
TVJupiter Jones
2026
as Cameron Sanders
MovieBreakdown: 1975
2025
as Self
MovieWar Dawgz
2025
as Lawrence Slate
The Devil Ain't Pius
2024
as Pius Montgomery
MovieThe Contract
2024
as Frank Mann
MovieFamily Portrait
2023
as Benjamin
TVSherri
2022
as Self - Guest
TVThe Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
2022
as Chuck (voice)
MovieEscape from Death Block 13
2021
as Agent Langley
MovieThe Perfect Mate
2020
as Rev. Adams
MovieShooting Heroin
2020
as Edward
MovieBurning Sky
2020
as narration
TVA House Divided
2019
as Cameran Sanders
MovieDead Man Rising
2017
as Warden Dallas
MovieA Chance in the World
2017
as Willie Robinson
Movie31
2016
as Panda Thomas
MovieHollywont
2016
MovieThe Christmas Gift
2015
as Wesley Hardin Johnson Sr.
MovieTamales and Gumbo
2015
as Mr. Walker
MovieMercy for Angels
2015
as Chief
MoviePlayin' for Love
2015
as Coach Preston Reid
MovieNocturnal Agony
2014
as Theodore
MovieAirplane vs Volcano
2014
as Jim Kirkland
TVLet's Stay Together
2011
MoviePreacher's Kid
2010
as Myke
MovieDirectors on Directing
2009
as Self
TVChuck
2007
as President of Zamibia
MovieSublime
2007
as Mandingo
Movie30 Miles
2005
as Anthony
MovieABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration
2003
as Self
TVThat's So Raven
2003
as Mr. Carter
MovieKiller Drag Queens on Dope
2003
as Mr. Fly
MovieRemembering Roots
2002
as Self
MovieSouthlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician
2001
as Motherchild
TVGilmore Girls
2000
as Principal Merton
TVStatic Shock
2000
as Driver (voice)
TVGirlfriends
2000
as Leonard James
MovieMr. Right Now!
1999
as Darnell Greene
TVL.A. Doctors
1998
as Robert Edwards
MovieTidal Wave: No Escape
1997
as Marlan Clark
TVThe Jamie Foxx Show
1996
as Milton
TVE! True Hollywood Story
1996
TVMoesha
1996
as Rushion Brooks
TVCharlie Grace
1995
as Detective Gossett
TVSliders
1995
as Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs / The People's Proponent
TVThe Wayans Bros.
1995
as Richie
TVEllen
1994
as Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
TVWeird Science
1994
MovieIndecent Behavior
1993
as Lou Parsons
TVDiagnosis: Murder
1993
as Sgt. Baker
MovieFirepower
1993
as Ring Announcer
TVThe Jacksons: An American Dream
1992
as Joseph Jackson
TVRenegade
1992
TVMartin
1992
as Kevin Jones
MovieTuesday Never Comes
1992
as Druilet
MovieQuiet Fire
1991
as Jesse Palmer
MovieKill Crazy
1990
as Robin
MovieChance
1990
as Jon Chance
MovieEast L.A. Warriors
1989
as Chesare
MovieL.A. Vice
1989
as Jon Chance
TVAlien Nation
1989
as Sergeant Dobbs
MovieAngels of the City
1989
as Detective Jon Chance
MovieL.A. Heat
1989
as Jon Chance
TVRoseanne
1988
MovieParamedics
1988
as Blade Runner
MovieSky Captain
1985
On The Boulevard
1984
TVFame
1982
TVDarkroom
1981
as Young Man
TVSimon & Simon
1981
as Gordon Tate
Lewis & Clark
1981
MovieThe Annihilators
1981
as Garrett Floyd
TVHill Street Blues
1981
MovieFor the Love of It
1980
as Al Leon
TVParis
1979
MovieThe Comedy Company
1978
as Russell Dodd
MovieYoungblood
1978
as Rommel
TVRoots
1977
as Noah
TVBattle of the Network Stars
1976
TVThe Captain and Tennille
1976
as Self - Guest
TVDonny & Marie
1976
as Self
TVWelcome Back, Kotter
1975
as Freddie Washington
MovieCooley High
1975
as Richard "Cochise" Morris
TVBaretta
1975
MovieThe Gambler
1974
as Street Basketball Boy (uncredited)
MovieDeath Wish
1974
as Mugger in Park #2 (uncredited)
MovieClaudine
1974
as Charles
TVThe Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self - Guest
The Therapy Sessions
