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
Breakdown: 1975
as Self
Breakdown: 1975
as Self
The Contract
as Frank Mann
The Contract
as Frank Mann
Escape from Death Block 13
as Agent Langley
Escape from Death Block 13
as Agent Langley
Tamales and Gumbo
as Mr. Walker
Tamales and Gumbo
as Mr. Walker
Airplane vs Volcano
as Jim Kirkland
Airplane vs Volcano
as Jim Kirkland
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration
as Self
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration
as Self
Firepower
as Ring Announcer
Firepower
as Ring Announcer
The Gambler
as Street Basketball Boy (uncredited)
The Gambler
as Street Basketball Boy (uncredited)
Death Wish
as Mugger in Park #2 (uncredited)
Death Wish
as Mugger in Park #2 (uncredited)