Death Wish1974
As Mugger in Park #2 (uncredited)
TMDb 6.9 / 10
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
Born
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.
Filmography (52)
Breakdown: 19752025
As Self
TMDb 6.8 / 10
312016
As Panda Thomas
TMDb 5.4 / 10
The Gambler1974
As Street Basketball Boy (uncredited)
TMDb 6.7 / 10
Sublime2007
As Mandingo
TMDb 5.3 / 10
Quiet Fire1991
As Jesse Palmer
TMDb 5.2 / 10
Airplane vs Volcano2014
As Jim Kirkland
TMDb 4.6 / 10
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration2003
As Self
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Preacher's Kid2010
As Myke
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Firepower1993
As Ring Announcer
TMDb 4.8 / 10
Remembering Roots2002
As Self
Tidal Wave: No Escape1997
As Marlan Clark
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Escape from Death Block 132021
As Agent Langley
TMDb 5.9 / 10
Cooley High1975
As Richard "Cochise" Morris
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Nocturnal Agony2014
As Theodore
Sky Captain1985
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Indecent Behavior1993
As Lou Parsons
TMDb 4.2 / 10
Angels of the City1989
As Detective Jon Chance
TMDb 4.1 / 10
For the Love of It1980
As Al Leon
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Kill Crazy1990
As Robin
TMDb 4.0 / 10
A Chance in the World2017
As Willie Robinson
TMDb 6.6 / 10
The Christmas Gift2015
As Wesley Hardin Johnson Sr.
TMDb 5.3 / 10
30 Miles2005
As Anthony
TMDb 5.8 / 10
Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician2001
As Motherchild
TMDb 4.8 / 10
Paramedics1988
As Blade Runner
TMDb 3.1 / 10
Claudine1974
As Charles
TMDb 7.1 / 10
The Comedy Company1978
As Russell Dodd
TMDb 4.3 / 10
War Dawgz2025
As Lawrence Slate
TMDb 6.0 / 10
The Perfect Mate2020
As Rev. Adams
TMDb 4.2 / 10
L.A. Heat1989
As Jon Chance
TMDb 5.2 / 10
L.A. Vice1989
As Jon Chance
TMDb 4.4 / 10
Hollywont2016
TMDb 3.5 / 10
The Contract2024
As Frank Mann
TMDb 10.0 / 10
Playin' for Love2015
As Coach Preston Reid
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Shooting Heroin2020
As Edward
The Annihilators1981
As Garrett Floyd
TMDb 5.4 / 10
Burning Sky2020
As narration
East L.A. Warriors1989
As Chesare
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Youngblood1978
As Rommel
TMDb 4.7 / 10
When They're Gone
When They're Gone2026
As Richard “Ricky” Fowler
Dead Man Rising2017
As Warden Dallas
TMDb 5.0 / 10
The Devil Ain't Pius
The Devil Ain't Pius2024
As Pius Montgomery
TMDb 2.0 / 10
Tuesday Never Comes1992
As Druilet
TMDb 3.7 / 10
Killer Drag Queens on Dope2003
As Mr. Fly
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Tamales and Gumbo2015
As Mr. Walker
Family Portrait2023
As Benjamin
TMDb 3.0 / 10
Mercy for Angels2015
As Chief
TMDb 1.0 / 10
Chance1990
As Jon Chance
TMDb 6.7 / 10
Directors on Directing2009
As Self
The Therapy Sessions
The Therapy SessionsRelease date TBA
Mr. Right Now!1999
As Darnell Greene
TMDb 5.0 / 10
On The Boulevard
On The Boulevard1984
Filmography and biography: TMDb