Overview

Know for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
04 Sep, 1953 (71 years old)

Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs

Biography

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.

Known For

A House Divided
HD
2019

A House Divided

Drama
Nocturnal Agony
HD
111 min 2014

Nocturnal Agony

Drama
Airplane vs Volcano
HD
91 min 2014

Airplane vs Volcano

Action
The Jacksons: An American Dream
HD
1992

The Jacksons: An American Dream

Drama
L.A. Vice
HD
85 min 1989

L.A. Vice

Action
Youngblood
HD
90 min 1978

Youngblood

Drama

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