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Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs

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Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs was born in New York City. He is one of nine children born to Hilton and Clothilda Jacobs. Larry, as his family and friends call him, attended public schools in New York City, so he has first-hand knowledge of what it is like to be a student in a big-city high school like the one pictured on "Welcome Back... See full bio »

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2014 Playin' for Love (post-production)
Coach Preston Reid
 
2014 Strawberries for the Homeless
Chief
 
2011-2013 Let's Stay Together (TV series)
Charles Sr. / Charles, Sr. / Charlie Whitmore
– Kita's Got a Gun (2013) … Charlie Whitmore
– Together, Forever-Ever? (2011) … Charles, Sr.
– Daddy's Home (2011) … Charles Sr.
 
2011 Nocturnal Agony
Theodore
 
2010 Chuck (TV series)
President of Zamibia
– Chuck Versus the Tooth (2010) … President of Zamibia
 
2009 Young American Gangstas
Elmer Reese
 
2008 Otis
Orderly
 
2008 Tamales and Gumbo
Mr. Walker
 
2007 Sublime (video)
Mandingo (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs)
 
2005 Don't Give Me the Finger (short)
Ross (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs)
 
2004 That's So Raven (TV series)
Mr. Carter
– There Goes the Bride (2004) … Mr. Carter
 
2004 Girlfriends (TV series)
Leonard James
– New York Bound (2004) … Leonard James
 
2004/I 30 Miles
Anthony (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs)
 
2002-2003 Gilmore Girls (TV series)
Principal Merton
– Keg! Max! (2003) … Principal Merton
– Teach Me Tonight (2002) … Principal Merton (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs)
 
2003 Killer Drag Queens on Dope
Mr. Fly
 
2002 The Streetsweeper
 
2002 Hip, Edgy, Sexy, Cool
 
2002 Static Shock (TV series)
Diver
– Sunspots (2002) … Diver (voice)
 
2001 Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician
Motherchild (as Lawrence Hilton Jacobs)
 
2000 The Jamie Foxx Show (TV series)
Milton
– Rollin' in the Dough (2000) … Milton
 
1999 Mr. Right Now! (video) (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs)
 
1998 L.A. Doctors (TV series)
Robert Edwards
– A Prayer for the Lying (1998) … Robert Edwards
 
1998 The Wayans Bros. (TV series)
Richie
– Help a Brother Out (1998) … Richie
 
1997 Moesha (TV series)
Rushion Brooks
– Break It Down (1997) … Rushion Brooks
– Cold Busted (1997) … Rushion Brooks (as Lawrence Hilton Jacobs)
 
1997 Tidal Wave: No Escape (TV movie)
Marlan Clark (as Lawrence Hilton Jacobs)
 
1997 Tracey Takes On... (TV series)
James
– Race Relations (1997) … James
 
1997 Mr. Rhodes (TV series)
Freddy 'Boom Boom' Washington
– The Welcome Back Show (1997) … Freddy 'Boom Boom' Washington
 
1997 Weird Science (TV series)
Mr. Black
– Boys on the Hide (1997) … Mr. Black (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs)
 
1996 Homeboys in Outer Space (TV series)
Staff
– Super Bad Foxy Lady Killer or Ty and Morris Get the Shaft (1996) … Staff
 
1996 Sliders (TV series)
The People's Proponent
– Dead Man Sliding (1996) … The People's Proponent
 
1996 Roseanne (TV series)
Louis
– Roseambo (1996) … Louis
 
1996 The Parent 'Hood (TV series)
Greg Harvey
– Torn Between Two Brothers (1996) … Greg Harvey
 
1995 Diagnosis Murder (TV series)
Sgt. Baker
– All American Murder (1995) … Sgt. Baker (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs)
 
1995 Martin (TV series)
Kevin Jones
– Swing Thing (1995) … Kevin Jones
 
1995 Pointman (TV series)
Joe Neal
– Take the Points (1995) … Joe Neal
 
1995 Charlie Grace (TV series)
Detective Gossett
– Take Me to the Pilot (1995) … Detective Gossett (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs)
 
1994 Renegade (TV series)
Rocky Dussault
– Escape (1994) … Rocky Dussault
– The Trial of Reno Raines (1994) … Rocky Dussault
 
1993 Indecent Behavior
Lou Parsons
 
1993 Firepower
Ring Announcer (voice) (as Lawrence Hilton Jacobs III)
 
1993 Tuesday Never Comes
Druilet
 
1992 The Jacksons: An American Dream (TV movie)
Joseph Jackson
 
1991 Quietfire (video)
Jesse Palmer
 
1990 Kill Crazy (video)
Rubin
 
1990 Chance
Jon Chance
 
1989-1990 Alien Nation (TV series)
Sergeant Dobbs / Sgt. Dobbs
– Spirit of '95 (1990) … Sgt. Dobbs (credit only)
– The Red Room (1989) … Sgt. Dobbs (credit only)
– Chains of Love (1989) … Sergeant Dobbs
– The Game (1989) … Sergeant Dobbs
– Three to Tango (1989) … Sergeant Dobbs
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1989 East L.A. Warriors
Chesare (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs)
 
1989 L.A. Vice
Det. Jon Chance
 
1989 Angels of the City (video)
Detective Jon Chance (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs)
 
1989 L.A. Heat
Jon Chance
 
1988 Paramedics
Blade Runner
 
1984-1987 Hill Street Blues (TV series)
Crumley / Theodus Nickerson
– The Cookie Crumbles (1987) … Crumley
– Grace Under Pressure (1984) … Theodus Nickerson
 
1986 Fame (TV series)
Lamar
– The Inheritance (1986) … Lamar
 
1986 The Redd Foxx Show (TV series)
Warren
– The Good Samaritan (1986) … Warren
 
1986 Simon & Simon (TV series)
Gordon Tate
– The Blue Chip Stomp (1986) … Gordon Tate (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs)
 
1986 New Love, American Style (TV series)
– Love and Video Dating/Love at the Bus Stop (1986)
 
1985 Rituals (TV series)
Lucky Washington
 
1985 The Annihilators
Garrett Floyd
 
1981 Lewis & Clark (TV series)
– The Uptight End (1981)
 
1981 Darkroom (TV series)
Pimp / Young Man
– Needlepoint (1981) … Young Man/Pimp
 
1980 For the Love of It (TV movie)
Al
 
1980 Barnaby Jones (TV series)
Wes Carter
– The Price of Anger (1980) … Wes Carter (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs)
 
1979 Paris (TV series)
Thomas Sims
– Dear John (1979) … Thomas Sims
 
1975-1979 Welcome Back, Kotter (TV series)
Freddie 'Boom Boom' Washington
– The Breadwinners (1979) … Freddie 'Boom Boom' Washington (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs)
– I'm Okay, But You're Not (1979) … Freddie 'Boom Boom' Washington (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs)
– Oo, Oo, I Do: Part 1 (1979) … Freddie 'Boom Boom' Washington (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs)
– Oo, Oo, I Do: Part 2 (1979) … Freddie 'Boom Boom' Washington (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs)
– The Gang Show (1979) … Freddie 'Boom Boom' Washington (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs)
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1978 The Comedy Company (TV movie)
Russell Dodd
 
1978 Youngblood
Rommel
 
1977 Roots (TV mini-series)
Noah
– Episode #1.7 (1977) … Noah
– Part Four (1977) … Noah
 
1976 Baretta (TV series)
Dave Rich
– Can't Win for Losin' (1976) … Dave Rich
 
1976 Mr. T and Tina (TV series)
Freddie 'Boom-Boom' Washington
– Pilot (1976) … Freddie 'Boom-Boom' Washington
 
1975 Cooley High
Richard "Cochise" Morris
 
1974 The Gambler
Street Basketball Boy (uncredited)
 
1974 Death Wish
Mugger in Park #2 (uncredited)
 
1974 Claudine
Charles (as Lawrence Hilton-Jacques)
 
Show ShowDirector (3 titles)
1997 L.A. Heat (TV series)
– Rap Sheet (1997) (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs)
 
1991 Quietfire (video)
 
1989 Angels of the City (video) (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs)
 
Show ShowProducer (2 titles)
2009 Directors on Directing (documentary) (associate producer)
 
1989 L.A. Heat (associate producer - as Lawrence Hilton Jacobs)
 
Show ShowWriter (2 titles)
1989 Angels of the City (video) (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs)
 
1989 L.A. Heat (additional dialogue / as Lawrence Hilton Jacobs)
 
Show ShowComposer (1 title)
1989 Angels of the City (video)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (1 title)
1989 L.A. Heat (music: "L.A. Heat" / as Lawrence Hilton Jacobs / lyrics: "L.A. Heat" / as Lawrence Hilton Jacobs)
 
Show ShowThanks (2 titles)
2002 Remembering 'Roots' (video documentary short) (special thanks - as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs)
 
1987 Hollywood Shuffle (thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (26 titles)
2011 The 9th Annual TV Land Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2011 Good Morning America (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 11 April 2011 (2011) … Himself
 
2010 Way Black When (TV movie)
Himself
 
2009 Directors on Directing (documentary)
Lawrence Hilton Jacobs
 
2009 Redemption of the Welfare Queen (documentary)
Himself (voice)
 
2007 The Singing Bee (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.18 (2007) … Himself
 
2007 TV Land Confidential (TV series documentary)
Himself - Interviewee
– Finales (2007) … Himself - Interviewee
– Oddballs & Original Characters (2007) … Himself - Interviewee
 
2007 The 5th Annual TV Land Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner ('30th Anniversary')
 
2006 The 100 Greatest TV Quotes & Catchphrases (TV mini-series documentary)
Himself
 
2003 ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
2002 Remembering 'Roots' (video documentary short)
Himself - 'Noah' (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs)
 
2000 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Welcome Back Kotter (2000) … Himself
 
2000 Truth Behind the Sitcom Scandals 5 (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1998 Celebrity Profile (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Diahann Carroll … Himself
 
1996 Ellen (TV series)
Himself
– A Penney Saved... (1996) … Himself (as Lawrence Hilton Jacobs)
 
1986 Ebony/Jet Showcase (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 10 October 1986 (1986) … Himself
 
1985 The Star Games (TV series)
Himself
– Emergency!/It's a Living/Roots/Paper Chase (1985) … Himself
 
1978 New American Bandstand 1965 (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #21.23 (1978) … Himself
 
1978 Soul Train (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Episode #7.23 (1978) … Himself
 
1978 The Jim Nabors Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.4 (1978) … Himself
 
1977 The 19th Annual TV Week Logie Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1977 Battle of the Network Stars II (TV special)
Himself - ABC Team
 
1977 The 3rd Annual People's Choice Awards (TV special)
Himself - Accepting Special Award to Roots
 
1976 The Captain and Tennille (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.1 (1976) … Himself
 
1976 Donny and Marie (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.10 (1976) … Himself
 
1976 The Rich Little Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.6 (1976) … Himself
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Sang background vocals on Rick James' Superfreak. See more »

Alternate Names:

Lawrence Hilton-Jacques | Lawrence Hilton Jacobs III | Lawrence Hilton Jacobs | Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs

Height:

6' 3" (1.91 m)
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Did You Know?

Trivia:

In the show, The PJs, the public housing project where they lived was the "Hilton-Jacobs Projects". See more »

Star Sign:

Virgo