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Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs

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Known For

71 Years Old

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.

Born

New York City, New York, USA on 4th September 1953

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Diagnosis: Murder
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Sherri
Self - Guest
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The Jamie Foxx Show
Milton
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The Mike Douglas Show
Self
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Gilmore Girls
Principal Merton
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Chuck
President of Zamibia
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The Captain and Tennille
Self
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Sliders
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs / The People's Proponent
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Ellen
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
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That's So Raven
Mr. Carter
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Simon & Simon
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Moesha
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Baretta
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Donny & Marie
Self
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Charlie Grace
Detective Gossett
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The Wayans Bros.
Richie
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Battle of the Network Stars
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Alien Nation
Sergeant Dobbs
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Static Shock
Driver (voice)
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Roots
Noah
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L.A. Doctors
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Renegade
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Hill Street Blues
Crumley
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Hill Street Blues
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The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
Chuck (voice)
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Let's Stay Together
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Girlfriends
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A House Divided
Cameran Sanders
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Welcome Back, Kotter
Freddie Washington
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Lewis & Clark
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Paris
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Martin
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Fame
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Weird Science
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Roseanne
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E! True Hollywood Story
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The Jacksons: An American Dream
Joseph Jackson
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Death Wish
Mugger in Park #2 (uncredited)
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31
Panda Thomas
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Sublime
Mandingo
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The Gambler
Street Basketball Boy (uncredited)
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Cooley High
Richard "Cochise" Morris
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Tidal Wave: No Escape
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Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician
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Airplane vs Volcano
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Youngblood
Rommel
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Escape from Death Block 13
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Firepower
Ring Announcer
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30 Miles
Anthony
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Indecent Behavior
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Shooting Heroin
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A Chance in the World
Willie Robinson
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The Annihilators
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Claudine
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Dead Man Rising
Warden Dallas
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The Christmas Gift
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Alien Nation
Sergeant Dobbs
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East L.A. Warriors
Chesare
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The Contract
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Paramedics
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Chance
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For the Love of It
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Hollywont
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Tuesday Never Comes
Druilet
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Playin' for Love
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Nocturnal Agony
Theodore
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Angels of the City
Detective Jon Chance
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The Perfect Mate
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L.A. Vice
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Kill Crazy
Robin
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Killer Drag Queens on Dope
Mr. Fly
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The Therapy Sessions
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The Comedy Company
Russell Dodd
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Quiet Fire
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L.A. Heat
Jon Chance
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Tamales and Gumbo
Mr. Walker
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Mr. Right Now!
Darnell Greene
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Directors on Directing
Self
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Mercy for Angels
Chief
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Sky Captain
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Burning Sky
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On The Boulevard
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Family Portrait
Benjamin
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The Devil Ain't Pius
Pius Montgomery