Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
Acting
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Acting Credits
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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 Jaco...
Known For
Filmography
When They're Gone
2026
as Richard “Ricky” Fowler
Jupiter Jones
2026
as Cameron Sanders
War Dawgz
2025
as Lawrence Slate
Breakdown: 1975
2025
as Self
The Contract
2024
as Frank Mann
The Devil Ain't Pius
2024
as Pius Montgomery
Family Portrait
2023
as Benjamin
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
2022
as Chuck (voice)
The Sherri Shepherd Show
2022
as Self - Guest
Escape from Death Block 13
2021
as Agent Langley
Burning Sky
2020
as narration
The Perfect Mate
2020
as Rev. Adams
Shooting Heroin
2020
as Edward
A House Divided
2019
as Cameran Sanders
A Chance in the World
2017
as Willie Robinson
Dead Man Rising
2017
as Warden Dallas
31
2016
as Panda Thomas
Hollywont
2016
The Christmas Gift
2015
as Wesley Hardin Johnson Sr.
Playin' for Love
2015
as Coach Preston Reid
Mercy for Angels
2015
as Chief
Tamales and Gumbo
2015
as Mr. Walker
Airplane vs Volcano
2014
as Jim Kirkland
Nocturnal Agony
2014
as Theodore
Let's Stay Together
2011
Preacher's Kid
2010
as Myke
Directors on Directing
2009
as Self
Sublime
2007
as Mandingo
Chuck
2007
as President of Zamibia
30 Miles
2005
as Anthony
Killer Drag Queens on Dope
2003
as Mr. Fly
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration
2003
as Self
That's So Raven
2003
as Mr. Carter
Remembering Roots
2002
as Self
Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician
2001
as Motherchild
Static Shock
2000
as Driver (voice)
Girlfriends
2000
as Leonard James
Gilmore Girls
2000
as Principal Merton
Mr. Right Now!
1999
as Darnell Greene
L.A. Doctors
1998
as Robert Edwards
Tidal Wave: No Escape
1997
as Marlan Clark
The Jamie Foxx Show
1996
as Milton
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
Moesha
1996
as Rushion Brooks
Sliders
1995
as Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs / The People's Proponent
The Wayans Bros.
1995
as Richie
Charlie Grace
1995
as Detective Gossett
Weird Science
1994
Ellen
1994
as Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
Indecent Behavior
1993
as Lou Parsons
Firepower
1993
as Ring Announcer
Diagnosis: Murder
1993
as Sgt. Baker
Tuesday Never Comes
1992
as Druilet
Martin
1992
as Kevin Jones
Renegade
1992
The Jacksons: An American Dream
1992
as Joseph Jackson
Quiet Fire
1991
as Jesse Palmer
Chance
1990
as Jon Chance
Kill Crazy
1990
as Robin
L.A. Vice
1989
as Jon Chance
Angels of the City
1989
as Detective Jon Chance
L.A. Heat
1989
as Jon Chance
East L.A. Warriors
1989
as Chesare
Alien Nation
1989
as Sergeant Dobbs
Paramedics
1988
as Blade Runner
Roseanne
1988
Sky Captain
1985
The Annihilators
1985
as Garrett Floyd
On The Boulevard
1984
Fame
1982
Hill Street Blues
1981
Lewis & Clark
1981
Hill Street Blues
1981
as Crumley
Simon & Simon
1981
as Gordon Tate
Darkroom
1981
as Young Man
For the Love of It
1980
as Al Leon
Paris
1979
The Comedy Company
1978
as Russell Dodd
Youngblood
1978
as Rommel
Roots
1977
as Noah
Donny & Marie
1976
as Self
Battle of the Network Stars
1976
The Captain and Tennille
1976
as Self - Guest
Cooley High
1975
as Richard "Cochise" Morris
Welcome Back, Kotter
1975
as Freddie Washington
Baretta
1975
Claudine
1974
as Charles
Death Wish
1974
as Mugger in Park #2 (uncredited)
The Gambler
1974
as Street Basketball Boy (uncredited)
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self - Guest