Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
Known for: 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.
Filmography
Series
Sherri
Self - Guest
2022
Series
The Mike Douglas Show
Self - Guest
1961
Series
Gilmore Girls
Principal Merton
2000
Series
Diagnosis: Murder
Sgt. Baker
1993
Series
Chuck
President of Zamibia
2007
Series
Hill Street Blues
1981
Series
Hill Street Blues
Crumley
1981
Series
Girlfriends
Leonard James
2000
Series
That's So Raven
Mr. Carter
2003
Series
Renegade
1992
Series
Sliders
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs / The People's Proponent
1995
Series
Ellen
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
1994
Series
Simon & Simon
Gordon Tate
1981
Series
Martin
Kevin Jones
1992
Series
Fame
1982
Series
Moesha
Rushion Brooks
1996
Series
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
Chuck (voice)
2022
Series
The Jamie Foxx Show
Milton
1996
Series
Baretta
1975
Series
Static Shock
Driver (voice)
2000
Series
Weird Science
1994
Series
The Wayans Bros.
Richie
1995
Series
Roots
Noah
1977
Series
L.A. Doctors
Robert Edwards
1998
Series
Donny & Marie
Self
1976
Series
The Jacksons: An American Dream
Joseph Jackson
1992
Series
Alien Nation
Sergeant Dobbs
1989
Film
Death Wish
Mugger in Park #2 (uncredited)
1974
Series
Battle of the Network Stars
1976
Series
A House Divided
Cameran Sanders
2019
Series
Charlie Grace
Detective Gossett
1995
Series
Welcome Back, Kotter
Freddie Washington
1975
Series
Roseanne
1988
Series
The Captain and Tennille
Self - Guest
1976
Series
Darkroom
Young Man
1981
Series
Let's Stay Together
2011
Series
Paris
1979
Series
Jupiter Jones
Cameron Sanders
2026
Film
Breakdown: 1975
Self
2025
Film
31
Panda Thomas
2016
Film
The Gambler
Street Basketball Boy (uncredited)
1974
Series
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
Film
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration
Self
2003
Film
Preacher's Kid
Myke
2010
Film
Sublime
Mandingo
2007
Film
Airplane vs Volcano
Jim Kirkland
2014
Lewis & Clark
1981
Film
War Dawgz
Lawrence Slate
2025
Film
Quiet Fire
Jesse Palmer
1991
Film
L.A. Heat
Jon Chance
1989
Film
Nocturnal Agony
Theodore
2014
Film
Indecent Behavior
Lou Parsons
1993
Film
Claudine
Charles
1974
Film
Cooley High
Richard "Cochise" Morris
1975
Film
Remembering Roots
Self
2002
Film
The Christmas Gift
Wesley Hardin Johnson Sr.
2015
Film
Tidal Wave: No Escape
Marlan Clark
1997
Film
Hollywont
2016
Film
Firepower
Ring Announcer
1993
Film
Escape from Death Block 13
Agent Langley
2021
Film
Tuesday Never Comes
Druilet
1992
Film
30 Miles
Anthony
2005
Film
The Contract
Frank Mann
2024
When They're Gone
Richard “Ricky” Fowler
2026
Film
Angels of the City
Detective Jon Chance
1989
Film
Paramedics
Blade Runner
1988
Film
Kill Crazy
Robin
1990
Film
Sky Captain
1985
Film
The Annihilators
Garrett Floyd
1981
Film
Burning Sky
narration
2020
Film
A Chance in the World
Willie Robinson
2017
Film
Shooting Heroin
Edward
2020
Film
East L.A. Warriors
Chesare
1989
Film
Dead Man Rising
Warden Dallas
2017
Film
Youngblood
Rommel
1978
Film
For the Love of It
Al Leon
1980
Film
Playin' for Love
Coach Preston Reid
2015
Film
Tamales and Gumbo
Mr. Walker
2015
Film
Mr. Right Now!
Darnell Greene
1999
Film
Killer Drag Queens on Dope
Mr. Fly
2003
Film
The Perfect Mate
Rev. Adams
2020
Film
Directors on Directing
Self
2009
Film
The Comedy Company
Russell Dodd
1978
Film
Mercy for Angels
Chief
2015
Film
Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician
Motherchild
2001
Film
Chance
Jon Chance
1990
Film
L.A. Vice
Jon Chance
1989
The Devil Ain't Pius
Pius Montgomery
2024
The Therapy Sessions
Film
Family Portrait
Benjamin
2023
On The Boulevard
1984