Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
Acting
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…
Filmography
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When They're Gone
When They're Gone
2026
Breakdown: 1975
2025
War Dawgz
2025
The Devil Ain't Pius
The Devil Ain't Pius
2024
The Contract
2024
Family Portrait
2023
Sherri
2022
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
2022
Escape from Death Block 13
2021
The Perfect Mate
2020
Shooting Heroin
2020
Burning Sky
2020
A House Divided
2019
Dead Man Rising
2017
A Chance in the World
2017
31
2016
Hollywont
2016
The Christmas Gift
2015
Tamales and Gumbo
2015
Mercy for Angels
2015
Playin' for Love
2015
Nocturnal Agony
2014
Airplane vs Volcano
2014
Let's Stay Together
2011
Directors on Directing
2009
Chuck
2007
Sublime
2007
30 Miles
2005
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration
2003
That's So Raven
2003
Killer Drag Queens on Dope
2003
Remembering Roots
2002
Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician
2001
Gilmore Girls
2000
Static Shock
2000
Girlfriends
2000
Mr. Right Now!
1999
L.A. Doctors
1998
Tidal Wave: No Escape
1997
The Jamie Foxx Show
1996
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
Moesha
1996
Charlie Grace
1995
Sliders
1995
The Wayans Bros.
1995
Ellen
1994
Weird Science
1994
Indecent Behavior
1993
Diagnosis: Murder
1993
Firepower
1993
The Jacksons: An American Dream
1992
Renegade
1992
Martin
1992
Tuesday Never Comes
1992
Quiet Fire
1991
Kill Crazy
1990
Chance
1990
East L.A. Warriors
1989
L.A. Vice
1989
Alien Nation
1989
Angels of the City
1989
L.A. Heat
1989
Roseanne
1988
Paramedics
1988
Sky Captain
1985
On The Boulevard
On The Boulevard
1984
Fame
1982
Simon & Simon
1981
Lewis & Clark
Lewis & Clark
1981
The Annihilators
1981
Hill Street Blues
1981
For the Love of It
1980
Paris
1979
The Comedy Company
1978
Youngblood
1978
Roots
1977
Battle of the Network Stars
1976
The Captain and Tennille
1976
Donny & Marie
1976
Welcome Back, Kotter
1975
Breakdown: 1975
2025
War Dawgz
2025
The Devil Ain't Pius
The Devil Ain't Pius
2024
The Contract
2024
Family Portrait
2023
Sherri
2022
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
2022
Escape from Death Block 13
2021
The Perfect Mate
2020
Shooting Heroin
2020
Burning Sky
2020
A House Divided
2019
Dead Man Rising
2017
A Chance in the World
2017
31
2016
Hollywont
2016
The Christmas Gift
2015
Tamales and Gumbo
2015
Mercy for Angels
2015
Playin' for Love
2015
Nocturnal Agony
2014
Airplane vs Volcano
2014
Let's Stay Together
2011
Directors on Directing
2009
Chuck
2007
Sublime
2007
30 Miles
2005
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration
2003
That's So Raven
2003
Killer Drag Queens on Dope
2003
Remembering Roots
2002
Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician
2001
Gilmore Girls
2000
Static Shock
2000
Girlfriends
2000
Mr. Right Now!
1999
L.A. Doctors
1998
Tidal Wave: No Escape
1997
The Jamie Foxx Show
1996
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
Moesha
1996
Charlie Grace
1995
Sliders
1995
The Wayans Bros.
1995
Ellen
1994
Weird Science
1994
Indecent Behavior
1993
Diagnosis: Murder
1993
Firepower
1993
The Jacksons: An American Dream
1992
Renegade
1992
Martin
1992
Tuesday Never Comes
1992
Quiet Fire
1991
Kill Crazy
1990
Chance
1990
East L.A. Warriors
1989
L.A. Vice
1989
Alien Nation
1989
Angels of the City
1989
L.A. Heat
1989
Roseanne
1988
Paramedics
1988
Sky Captain
1985
On The Boulevard
On The Boulevard
1984
Fame
1982
Simon & Simon
1981
Lewis & Clark
Lewis & Clark
1981
The Annihilators
1981
Hill Street Blues
1981
For the Love of It
1980
Paris
1979
The Comedy Company
1978
Youngblood
1978
Roots
1977
Battle of the Network Stars
1976
The Captain and Tennille
1976
Donny & Marie
1976
Welcome Back, Kotter
1975