Acting
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
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
When They're Gone
Film · 2026
Jupiter Jones
Series · 2026
War Dawgz
Film · 2025
Breakdown: 1975
Film · 2025
The Contract
Film · 2024
The Devil Ain't Pius
Film · 2024
Family Portrait
Film · 2023
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
Series · 2022
Sherri
Series · 2022
Escape from Death Block 13
Film · 2021
Burning Sky
Film · 2020
The Perfect Mate
Film · 2020
Shooting Heroin
Film · 2020
A House Divided
Series · 2019
A Chance in the World
Film · 2017
Dead Man Rising
Film · 2017
31
Film · 2016
Hollywont
Film · 2016
The Christmas Gift
Film · 2015
Playin' for Love
Film · 2015
Mercy for Angels
Film · 2015
Tamales and Gumbo
Film · 2015
Airplane vs Volcano
Film · 2014
Nocturnal Agony
Film · 2014
Let's Stay Together
Series · 2011
Preacher's Kid
Film · 2010
Directors on Directing
Film · 2009
Sublime
Film · 2007
Chuck
Series · 2007
30 Miles
Film · 2005
Killer Drag Queens on Dope
Film · 2003
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration
Film · 2003
That's So Raven
Series · 2003
Remembering Roots
Film · 2002
Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician
Film · 2001
Static Shock
Series · 2000
Girlfriends
Series · 2000
Gilmore Girls
Series · 2000
Mr. Right Now!
Film · 1999
L.A. Doctors
Series · 1998
Tidal Wave: No Escape
Film · 1997
The Jamie Foxx Show
Series · 1996
E! True Hollywood Story
Series · 1996
Moesha
Series · 1996
Sliders
Series · 1995
The Wayans Bros.
Series · 1995
Charlie Grace
Series · 1995
Weird Science
Series · 1994
Ellen
Series · 1994
Indecent Behavior
Film · 1993
Firepower
Film · 1993
Diagnosis: Murder
Series · 1993
Tuesday Never Comes
Film · 1992
Martin
Series · 1992
Renegade
Series · 1992
The Jacksons: An American Dream
Series · 1992
Quiet Fire
Film · 1991
Chance
Film · 1990
Kill Crazy
Film · 1990
L.A. Vice
Film · 1989
Angels of the City
Film · 1989
L.A. Heat
Film · 1989
East L.A. Warriors
Film · 1989
Alien Nation
Series · 1989
Paramedics
Film · 1988
Roseanne
Series · 1988
Sky Captain
Film · 1985
The Annihilators
Film · 1985
On The Boulevard
Film · 1984
Fame
Series · 1982
Hill Street Blues
Series · 1981
Lewis & Clark
Series · 1981
Hill Street Blues
Series · 1981
Simon & Simon
Series · 1981
Darkroom
Series · 1981
For the Love of It
Film · 1980
Paris
Series · 1979
The Comedy Company
Film · 1978
Youngblood
Film · 1978
Roots
Series · 1977
Donny & Marie
Series · 1976
Battle of the Network Stars
Series · 1976
The Captain and Tennille
Series · 1976
Cooley High
Film · 1975
Welcome Back, Kotter
Series · 1975
Baretta
Series · 1975
Claudine
Film · 1974
Death Wish
Film · 1974
The Gambler
Film · 1974
The Mike Douglas Show
Series · 1961
The Therapy Sessions
Film