About
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...
Known for
GirlfriendsSeries • 2000
MoeshaSeries • 1996
Gilmore GirlsSeries • 2000
Diagnosis: MurderSeries • 1993
Hill Street BluesSeries • 1981
ChuckSeries • 2007
SlidersSeries • 1995
Simon & SimonSeries • 1981
That's So RavenSeries • 2003
RenegadeSeries • 1992
EllenSeries • 1994
MartinSeries • 1992
The Jamie Foxx ShowSeries • 1996
Static ShockSeries • 2000
FameSeries • 1982
BarettaSeries • 1975
The Wayans Bros.Series • 1995
Weird ScienceSeries • 1994
The Proud Family: Louder and ProuderSeries • 2022
RoseanneSeries • 1988
RootsSeries • 1977
L.A. DoctorsSeries • 1998
Alien NationSeries • 1989
Battle of the Network StarsSeries • 1976