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Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs

1953-09-04

The 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.

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Death Wish

6.9 average rating
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31

5.436 average rating
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Sublime

5.298 average rating
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The Perfect Mate

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Cooley High

6.8 average rating
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The Gambler

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The Christmas Gift

5.265 average rating
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Alien Nation

5.857 average rating
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For the Love of It

3 average rating
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Indecent Behavior

3.833 average rating
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The Devil Ain't Pius

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The Comedy Company

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Hollywont

3.5 average rating
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Airplane vs Volcano

4.716 average rating
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Quiet Fire

4.667 average rating
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Escape from Death Block 13

5.9 average rating
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Claudine

7.1 average rating
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Tamales and Gumbo

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Angels of the City

3.667 average rating
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Chance

5 average rating