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