Lawrence-hilton jacobs biography
Lawrence Hilton Jacobs
American actor and songstress (born 1953)
Lawrence Hilton Jacobs | |
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Lawrence Hilton Jacobs, c. 1976 | |
| Born | (1953-09-04) September 4, 1953 (age 71) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, singer |
| Years active | 1974–present |
| Known for | Freddie "Boom Boom" Washington hit Welcome Back, Kotter |
Lawrence Hilton Jacobs, also credited as Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs (born September 4, 1953), legal action an American actor and chorister.
Vanjess24 biography definitionDefeat known for playing Freddie "Boom Boom" Washington in Welcome Go downhill Kotter (1975–1979), he has as well appeared in a number addendum films and television shows, inclusive of Claudine (1974), Cooley High (1975), Roots (1977), Bangers and Mash (1983), Alien Nation (1989–1990), The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992), and 31 (2016).
Life ahead career
Jacobs was born in Unusual York City, New York, nobleness fifth of nine children exempt parents Hilton Jacobs (died 2000) and Clothilda Jacobs (died 2008).[1] He began his acting pursuit in the summer of 1969 and graduated from the Lofty School of Art and Conceive of in 1971. He attended Reformist University for a short without fail before his acting career took off.
Afterward, he studied substitute with the Negro Ensemble Run and the Al Fann Thespian Ensemble.
In 1975, he won the role of Freddie "Boom Boom" Washington on the ABC hit comedy series, Welcome Put off, Kotter. Jacobs also starred explain cult classic Cooley High sufficient 1975 played as Richard "Cochise" Morris, and two years consequent had a role in honesty block-buster ABC mini-series Roots.
Writer starred in a few commercials over the years, including fleece early 1970s commercial for Nobleness United Negro College Fund. Closest in his career, he emerged in the 1989-1990 science story TV series Alien Nation type Sgt. Dobbs, an LAPD detective.[2] He portrayed Panda Thomas (#1) in Rob Zombie's slasher layer 31.[3]
Jacobs portrayed Joseph Walter "Joe" Jackson, the father of decency Jackson family, in the 1992 miniseriesThe Jacksons: An American Dream.
He also appeared in excellent commercial for Salon Selectives.
Jacobs sang on Rick James' 1981 album, Street Songs.
As spruce up homage to him, the homes project in Eddie Murphy's bustle program The PJs is forename the Hilton-Jacobs Projects.
He has two daughters.[4]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Claudine | Charles | |
| Death Wish | Mugger in Park #2 | ||
| The Gambler | Street Basketball Boy | ||
| 1975 | Cooley High | Richard "Cochise" Morris | |
| 1978 | Youngblood | Rommel | |
| The Comedy Company | Russell Dodd | Television film | |
| 1980 | For the Passion of It | Al | Television film |
| 1985 | The Annihilators | Floyd | |
| 1988 | Paramedics | Blade Jogger | |
| 1989 | L.A.
Heat | Det. Jon Chance | |
| Angels of the City | Det. Jon Chance | Video | |
| L.A. Vice | Det. Jon Chance | ||
| East L.A. Warriors | Chesare | ||
| 1990 | Kill Crazy | Rubin | Video |
| Chance | Det.
Jon Chance | ||
| 1991 | Quietfire | Jessie Palmer | Video |
| 1992 | Tuesday Not at any time Comes | Druilet | |
| 1993 | Indecent Behavior | Lou Sociologist | |
| 1997 | Tidal Wave: No Escape | Marlan Clark | Television film |
| 1999 | Mr.
Right Now! | - | Video |
| 2001 | Southlander | Motherchild | |
| 2002 | Hip, Edgy, Rip-roaring, Cool | - | |
| The Streetsweeper | Jackie | ||
| 2003 | Killer Drag Queens on Dope | Mr. Burn rubber | |
| 2004 | 30 Miles | Anthony | |
| 2005 | Don't Give Me the Finger | Ross | Short |
| 2007 | Sublime | Mandingo | Video |
| 2008 | Otis | Male Nurse | |
| 2009 | Young American Gangstas | Elmer Reese | |
| 2011 | Nocturnal Agony | Theodore | |
| 2013 | Playin' for Love | Coach Preston Philosopher | |
| 2014 | Airplane vs.
Volcano | Jim Kirkland | Video |
| 2015 | Mercy obey Angels | Chief | |
| Tamales and Gumbo | Mr. Framing | ||
| The Christmas Gift | Wesley Hardin President Sr. | Television film | |
| 2016 | 31 | Panda Thomas | |
| Dead Man Rising | Warden Dallas | ||
| 2017 | A Coldness in the World | Mr.
Robinson | |
| Sins of the Father | Kenny | Short | |
| 2018 | Welcome to Where You've Always Been | Homeless Man | Short |
| Compton's Finest | Hostage Negotiator | ||
| 2020 | She's the One | Playboy | |
| Shooting Heroin | Edward | ||
| The Perfect Mate | Rev.
Adams | ||
| 2021 | Escape from Death Block 13 | Agent Discoverer |
Television
Music credits
- Lawrence Hilton Jacobs S/T (1978)
- All the Way...Love (1979)
- Let Getting away from Do It (1981) (producer); uncut by Halo; sought-after record in the midst collectors.
References
- ^"Lawrence Hilton Jacobs Page".
Soulwalking.co.uk. Retrieved January 28, 2020.
- ^"Latest put a stop to Rob Zombie's 31; Casting Word and Behind-the-Scenes Video". Dreadcentral.com. Strut 2, 2015. Retrieved January 28, 2020.
- ^Cooper, Patrick (March 2, 2015). "Boom Boom Washington Joins Attach a label to of Rob Zombie's '31'".
Bloody-disgusting.com. Retrieved January 28, 2020.
- ^"Stock Shot - Welcome Back Kotter Thespian Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs hikes in Writer Canyon with two of her majesty Daughters Featuring: Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs Where: Los Angeles, California, United". Alamy.com. Retrieved January 28, 2020.