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Hilton-Jacobs was born in [[New York City]], [[New York (state)|New York]], the fifth of nine children of parents Hilton Jacobs (died 2000) and Clothilda Jacobs (died 2008).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.soulwalking.co.uk/Lawrence%20Hilton%20Jacobs.html|title=Lawrence Hilton Jacobs Page|website=Soulwalking.co.uk|access-date=January 28, 2020}}</ref> |
Hilton-Jacobs was born in [[New York City]], [[New York (state)|New York]], the fifth of nine children of parents Hilton Jacobs (died 2000) and Clothilda Jacobs (died 2008).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.soulwalking.co.uk/Lawrence%20Hilton%20Jacobs.html|title=Lawrence Hilton Jacobs Page|website=Soulwalking.co.uk|access-date=January 28, 2020}}</ref> He began his acting career in the summer of 1969 and graduated from the [[High School of Art and Design]] in 1971. He attended [[Wilkes University]] for a short time before his acting career took off. Afterward, he studied acting with the [[Negro Ensemble Company]] and the Al Fann Theatrical Ensemble. |
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In 1975, he won the role of Freddie "Boom Boom" Washington on the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] hit comedy series, ''[[Welcome Back, Kotter]]''. Hilton-Jacobs also starred in cult classic ''Cooley High'' in 1975, and two years later had a role in the block-buster ABC mini-series ''[[Roots (1977 miniseries)|Roots]]''. Hilton-Jacobs starred in a few commercials over the years, including an early 1970s commercial for [[The United Negro College Fund]]. Later in his career, he appeared in the 1989-1990 science fiction TV series ''[[Alien Nation (TV series)|Alien Nation]]'' as Sgt. Dobbs, an LAPD detective.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/91579/latest-rob-zombies-31-casting-news-behind-scenes-video/|title=Latest on Rob Zombie's 31; Casting News and Behind-the-Scenes Video|website=Dreadcentral.com|date=March 2, 2015|access-date=January 28, 2020}}</ref> He portrayed Panda Thomas (#1) in [[Rob Zombie]]'s slasher film ''[[31 (film)|31]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3334343/boom-boom-washington-joins-cast-rob-zombies-31/|title=Boom Boom Washington Joins Cast of Rob Zombie's '31'|first=Patrick|last=Cooper|date=March 2, 2015|website=Bloody-disgusting.com|access-date=January 28, 2020}}</ref> |
In 1975, he won the role of Freddie "Boom Boom" Washington on the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] hit comedy series, ''[[Welcome Back, Kotter]]''. Hilton-Jacobs also starred in cult classic ''Cooley High'' in 1975, and two years later had a role in the block-buster ABC mini-series ''[[Roots (1977 miniseries)|Roots]]''. Hilton-Jacobs starred in a few commercials over the years, including an early 1970s commercial for [[The United Negro College Fund]]. Later in his career, he appeared in the 1989-1990 science fiction TV series ''[[Alien Nation (TV series)|Alien Nation]]'' as Sgt. Dobbs, an LAPD detective.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/91579/latest-rob-zombies-31-casting-news-behind-scenes-video/|title=Latest on Rob Zombie's 31; Casting News and Behind-the-Scenes Video|website=Dreadcentral.com|date=March 2, 2015|access-date=January 28, 2020}}</ref> He portrayed Panda Thomas (#1) in [[Rob Zombie]]'s slasher film ''[[31 (film)|31]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3334343/boom-boom-washington-joins-cast-rob-zombies-31/|title=Boom Boom Washington Joins Cast of Rob Zombie's '31'|first=Patrick|last=Cooper|date=March 2, 2015|website=Bloody-disgusting.com|access-date=January 28, 2020}}</ref> |
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Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs | |
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Born | New York City, New York, U.S. | September 4, 1953
Occupation(s) | Actor, singer |
Years active | 1974–present |
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs (born September 4, 1953)[1] is an American actor and singer. He has appeared in a number of films and television shows, including Claudine (1974), Cooley High (1975), Roots (1977), Welcome Back, Kotter (1975–79), Bangers and Mash (1983), and The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992), 31 (2016)
Life and career
Hilton-Jacobs was born in New York City, New York, the fifth of nine children of parents Hilton Jacobs (died 2000) and Clothilda Jacobs (died 2008).[2] He began his acting career in the summer of 1969 and graduated from the High School of Art and Design in 1971. He attended Wilkes University for a short time before his acting career took off. Afterward, he studied acting with the Negro Ensemble Company and the Al Fann Theatrical Ensemble.
In 1975, he won the role of Freddie "Boom Boom" Washington on the ABC hit comedy series, Welcome Back, Kotter. Hilton-Jacobs also starred in cult classic Cooley High in 1975, and two years later had a role in the block-buster ABC mini-series Roots. Hilton-Jacobs starred in a few commercials over the years, including an early 1970s commercial for The United Negro College Fund. Later in his career, he appeared in the 1989-1990 science fiction TV series Alien Nation as Sgt. Dobbs, an LAPD detective.[3] He portrayed Panda Thomas (#1) in Rob Zombie's slasher film 31.[4]
Hilton-Jacobs portrayed Joseph Walter "Joe" Jackson, the father of the Jackson family, in the 1992 miniseries The Jacksons: An American Dream. He also appeared in a commercial for Salon Selectives.
Hilton-Jacobs sang on Rick James' 1981 album Street Songs.
As a homage to him, the housing project in Eddie Murphy's television program The PJs is named the Hilton-Jacobs Projects.
He has two daughters.[5]
Filmography
Film credits
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1974 | Claudine | Charles | |
1974 | Death Wish | Mugger | Uncredited appearance as a mugger near the end of the film |
1974 | The Gambler | Street Basketball Boy | Uncredited |
1975 | Cooley High | Cochise | |
1978 | Youngblood | Rommel | |
1985 | The Annihilators | Floyd | |
1988 | Paramedics | Blade Runner | |
1989 | L.A. Heat | Det. Jon Chance | |
1989 | Angels of the City | Det. Jon Chance | DTV |
1989 | L.A. Vice | Det. Jon Chance | |
1989 | East L.A. Warriors | Chesare | |
1989 | Chance | Det. Jon Chance | |
1990 | Kill Crazy | Rubin | DTV |
1991 | Quietfire | Jessie Palmer | DTV |
1992 | Tuesday Never Comes | Druilet | |
1993 | Indecent Behavior | Lou Parsons | |
1999 | Mr. Right Now! | Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs | DTV |
2001 | Southlander | Motherchild | |
2003 | Killer Drag Queens on Dope | Mr. Fly | |
2004 | 30 Miles | Anthony | |
2007 | Sublime | Mandingo | |
2008 | Otis | Orderly | |
2009 | Young American Gangstas | Elmer Reese | |
2011 | Nocturnal Agony | Theodore | |
2013 | Playin' for Love | Coach Preston Reid | |
2014 | Airplane vs. Volcano | Jim Kirkland | |
2015 | Mercy for Angels | Chief | |
2015 | Tamales and Gumbo | Mr. Walker | |
2016 | Dead Man Rising | Warden Dallas | |
2016 | 31 | Panda Thomas | # 1 |
2017 | A Chance in the World | Mr. Robinson |
Television credits
- Welcome Back, Kotter (regular, 1975–1979)
- Baretta (guest star, 1976)
- The Captain & Tennille (guest star, 1976)
- The Comedy Company (TV movie, 1978)
- Roots (miniseries, 1977)
- For the Love of It (TV movie, 1980)
- Darkroom (guest star, 1981)
- Fame (guest star, 1986)
- Simon & Simon (guest star, 1986)
- Hill Street Blues (guest star, 2 episodes, 1984 & 1987)
- Alien Nation (1989-1990, regular)
- The Redd Foxx Show
- The Jacksons: An American Dream (TV Movie, 1992)
- Pointman
- Roseanne
- Ellen
- Diagnosis: Murder
- Tracey Takes On...
- Tidal Wave: No Escape (TV Movie, 1997)
- Moesha
- L.A. Doctors
- Martin
- The Parent 'Hood
- The Wayans Bros.
- Renegade (guest star, 2 episodes, 1994)
- Tidal Wave: No Escape
- That's So Raven
- Gilmore Girls
- Girlfriends
- Sliders
- Chuck
- Let's Stay Together
- Airplane vs Volcano
- The Christmas Gift
- The Jamie Foxx Show
- A House Divided (2019-2020) as Cameran Sanders, Sr.
Stage credits
- I Love My Wife
- Deadwood Dick, Legend Of The West
- Delirious
- Ceremonies in Dark Old Men
- Mr. Right Now!
- I Can Do Bad All By Myself
Screenwriting credits
- L.A. Vice
- Angels Of The City
Music credits
- Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs S/T (1978)
- All the Way...Love (1979)
- Let Me Do It (1981) (producer); performed by Halo; sought-after record among collectors.
References
- ^ Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs at IMDb
- ^ "Lawrence Hilton Jacobs Page". Soulwalking.co.uk. Retrieved January 28, 2020.
- ^ "Latest on Rob Zombie's 31; Casting News and Behind-the-Scenes Video". Dreadcentral.com. March 2, 2015. Retrieved January 28, 2020.
- ^ Cooper, Patrick (March 2, 2015). "Boom Boom Washington Joins Cast of Rob Zombie's '31'". Bloody-disgusting.com. Retrieved January 28, 2020.
- ^ "Stock Photo - Welcome Back Kotter Actor Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs hikes in Runyon Canyon with two of his Daughters Featuring: Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs Where: Los Angeles, California, United". Alamy.com. Retrieved January 28, 2020.