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The Jacksons: An American Dream -- Before a performance, Michael finds a talking blue bird. The bird’s nest is in danger from bulldozers scheduled to tear down the concert park. Featuring the songs “Rockin' Robin” and “Wings of My Love.”
Mr. Right Now! -- Clip: Let Me Take You Out To Dinner
Killer Drag Queens on Dope -- Open-ended Trailer from Laguna Films
The Jacksons: An American Dream -- Michael bumps his head in a bicycle accident. He dreams he is a storybook prince, his brothers are dwarves and that he is offered a poison apple. Featuring the songs “Sugar Daddy” and “I Wanna Be Where You Are.”
The Jacksons: An American Dream -- Michael fantasizes about what it would be like to become Mayor of Los Angeles and discovers you should always be careful what you wish for. Featuring the songs “I’m So Happy” and “ In Our Small Way.”

Overview

Date of Birth:
4 September 1953, New York City, New York, USA See more »
Contact:
View agent contact info on IMDbPro.
Mini Biography:
Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs was born in New York City. He is one of nine children... See more »
Trivia:
In the show, "The PJs" (1999), the public housing project where they lived... See more »
STARmeter: ?
Down 6% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Awards:
1 win & 2 nominations See more »
NewsDesk:
(21 articles)
Welcome Back, Kotter: Ron Palillo Dies, Goodbye Horshak
 (From TVSeriesFinale. 14 August 2012, 12:42 PM, PDT)
R.I.P. Ron Palillo
 (From Deadline TV. 14 August 2012, 10:09 AM, PDT)
'Welcome Back, Kotter': Where are the Sweathogs now?
 (From Pop2it. 27 January 2012, 11:49 AM, PST)
Alternate Names:
Lawrence Hilton-Jacques | Lawrence Hilton Jacobs III | Lawrence Hilton Jacobs | Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Actor - TV, Actor, Actor - video, Director, Producer, Writer, Composer, Soundtrack, Thanks, Self - TV, Self, Self - video
Actor - TV:
  1. "Let's Stay Together" .... Charles Sr. / ... (3 episodes, 2011-2013)
        - Kita's Got a Gun (2013) TV episode .... Charlie Whitmore
        - Together, Forever-Ever? (2011) TV episode .... Charles, Sr.
        - Daddy's Home (2011) TV episode .... Charles Sr.
  2. "Chuck" .... President of Zamibia (1 episode, 2010)
        - Chuck Versus the Tooth (2010) TV episode .... President of Zamibia

  3. "That's So Raven" .... Mr. Carter (1 episode, 2004)
    ... aka "That's So Raven!" - USA (promotional title)
        - There Goes the Bride (2004) TV episode .... Mr. Carter
  4. "Girlfriends" .... Leonard James (1 episode, 2004)
        - New York Bound (2004) TV episode .... Leonard James
  5. "Gilmore Girls" .... Principal Merton (2 episodes, 2002-2003)
    ... aka "Gilmore Girls: Beginnings" - USA (rerun title)
        - Keg! Max! (2003) TV episode .... Principal Merton
        - Teach Me Tonight (2002) TV episode (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs) .... Principal Merton
  6. "Static Shock" .... Diver (1 episode, 2002)
        - Sunspots (2002) TV episode (voice) .... Diver
  7. "The Jamie Foxx Show" .... Milton (1 episode, 2000)
        - Rollin' in the Dough (2000) TV episode .... Milton

  8. "L.A. Doctors" .... Robert Edwards (1 episode, 1998)
    ... aka "L.A. Docs" - USA (promotional title)
        - A Prayer for the Lying (1998) TV episode .... Robert Edwards
  9. "The Wayans Bros." .... Richie (1 episode, 1998)
        - Help a Brother Out (1998) TV episode .... Richie
  10. "Moesha" .... Rushion Brooks (2 episodes, 1997)
        - Break It Down (1997) TV episode .... Rushion Brooks
        - Cold Busted (1997) TV episode (as Lawrence Hilton Jacobs) .... Rushion Brooks
  11. Tidal Wave: No Escape (1997) (TV) (as Lawrence Hilton Jacobs) .... Marlan Clark
  12. "Tracey Takes On..." .... James (1 episode, 1997)
        - Race Relations (1997) TV episode .... James
  13. "Mr. Rhodes" .... Freddy 'Boom Boom' Washington (1 episode, 1997)
        - The Welcome Back Show (1997) TV episode .... Freddy 'Boom Boom' Washington
  14. "Weird Science" .... Mr. Black (1 episode, 1997)
        - Boys on the Hide (1997) TV episode (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs) .... Mr. Black
  15. "Homeboys in Outer Space" .... Staff (1 episode, 1996)
        - Super Bad Foxy Lady Killer or Ty and Morris Get the Shaft (1996) TV episode .... Staff
  16. "Sliders" .... The People's Proponent (1 episode, 1996)
        - Dead Man Sliding (1996) TV episode .... The People's Proponent
  17. "Roseanne" .... Louis (1 episode, 1996)
        - Roseambo (1996) TV episode .... Louis
  18. "The Parent 'Hood" .... Greg Harvey (1 episode, 1996)
        - Torn Between Two Brothers (1996) TV episode .... Greg Harvey
  19. "Diagnosis Murder" .... Sgt. Baker (1 episode, 1995)
    ... aka "Dr. Mark Sloan" - Japan (English title)
        - All American Murder (1995) TV episode (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs) .... Sgt. Baker
  20. "Martin" .... Kevin Jones (1 episode, 1995)
        - Swing Thing (1995) TV episode .... Kevin Jones
  21. "Pointman" .... Joe Neal (1 episode, 1995)
        - Take the Points (1995) TV episode .... Joe Neal
  22. "Charlie Grace" .... Detective Gossett (1 episode, 1995)
        - Take Me to the Pilot (1995) TV episode (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs) .... Detective Gossett
  23. "Renegade" .... Rocky Dussault (2 episodes, 1994)
        - Escape (1994) TV episode .... Rocky Dussault
        - The Trial of Reno Raines (1994) TV episode .... Rocky Dussault
  24. The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992) (TV) .... Joseph Jackson
  25. "Alien Nation" .... Sergeant Dobbs / ... (13 episodes, 1989-1990)
        - Spirit of '95 (1990) TV episode (credit only) .... Sgt. Dobbs
        - The Red Room (1989) TV episode (credit only) .... Sgt. Dobbs
        - Chains of Love (1989) TV episode .... Sergeant Dobbs
        - The Game (1989) TV episode .... Sergeant Dobbs
        - Three to Tango (1989) TV episode .... Sergeant Dobbs
          (8 more)

  26. "Hill Street Blues" .... Crumley / ... (2 episodes, 1984-1987)
        - The Cookie Crumbles (1987) TV episode .... Crumley
        - Grace Under Pressure (1984) TV episode .... Theodus Nickerson
  27. "Fame" .... Lamar (1 episode, 1986)
        - The Inheritance (1986) TV episode .... Lamar
  28. "The Redd Foxx Show" .... Warren (1 episode, 1986)
        - The Good Samaritan (1986) TV episode .... Warren
  29. "Simon & Simon" .... Gordon Tate (1 episode, 1986)
        - The Blue Chip Stomp (1986) TV episode (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs) .... Gordon Tate
  30. "New Love, American Style" (1 episode, 1986)
        - Love and Video Dating/Love at the Bus Stop (1986) TV episode
  31. "Rituals" (1984) TV series .... Lucky Washington (unknown episodes, 1985)
  32. "Lewis & Clark" (1 episode, 1981)
        - The Uptight End (1981) TV episode
  33. "Darkroom" .... Pimp / ... (1 episode, 1981)
        - Needlepoint (1981) TV episode .... Young Man/Pimp
  34. For the Love of It (1980) (TV) .... Al
  35. "Barnaby Jones" .... Wes Carter (1 episode, 1980)
        - The Price of Anger (1980) TV episode (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs) .... Wes Carter

  36. "Paris" .... Thomas Sims (1 episode, 1979)
        - Dear John (1979) TV episode .... Thomas Sims
  37. "Welcome Back, Kotter" .... Freddie 'Boom Boom' Washington (93 episodes, 1975-1979)
        - The Breadwinners (1979) TV episode (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs) .... Freddie 'Boom Boom' Washington
        - I'm Okay, But You're Not (1979) TV episode (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs) .... Freddie 'Boom Boom' Washington
        - Oo, Oo, I Do: Part 1 (1979) TV episode (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs) .... Freddie 'Boom Boom' Washington
        - Oo, Oo, I Do: Part 2 (1979) TV episode (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs) .... Freddie 'Boom Boom' Washington
        - The Gang Show (1979) TV episode (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs) .... Freddie 'Boom Boom' Washington
          (88 more)
  38. The Comedy Company (1978) (TV) .... Russell Dodd
  39. "Roots" .... Noah (2 episodes, 1977)
        - Episode #1.7 (1977) TV episode .... Noah
        - Part Four (1977) TV episode .... Noah
  40. "Baretta" .... Dave Rich (1 episode, 1976)
        - Can't Win for Losin' (1976) TV episode .... Dave Rich
  41. "Mr. T and Tina" .... Freddie 'Boom-Boom' Washington (1 episode, 1976)
        - Pilot (1976) TV episode .... Freddie 'Boom-Boom' Washington
Actor:
  1. Playin' for Love (2014) (post-production) .... Coach Preston Reid

  2. Strawberries for the Homeless (2014) .... Chief
  3. Nocturnal Agony (2011) .... Theodore

  4. Young American Gangstas (2009) .... Elmer Reese
  5. Otis (2008) .... Orderly
  6. Tamales and Gumbo (2008) .... Mr. Walker
  7. Don't Give Me the Finger (2005) (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs) .... Ross
  8. 30 Miles (2004/I) (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs) .... Anthony
  9. Killer Drag Queens on Dope (2003) .... Mr. Fly
  10. The Streetsweeper (2002)
  11. Hip, Edgy, Sexy, Cool (2002)
  12. Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician (2001) (as Lawrence Hilton Jacobs) .... Motherchild
    ... aka "Southlander" - USA (short title)

  13. Indecent Behavior (1993) .... Lou Parsons
  14. Firepower (1993) (voice) (as Lawrence Hilton Jacobs III) .... Ring Announcer
  15. Tuesday Never Comes (1993) .... Druilet
  16. Chance (1990) .... Jon Chance

  17. East L.A. Warriors (1989) (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs) .... Chesare
  18. L.A. Vice (1989) .... Det. Jon Chance
  19. L.A. Heat (1989) .... Jon Chance
  20. Paramedics (1988) .... Blade Runner
  21. The Annihilators (1985) .... Garrett Floyd
    ... aka "Action Force" - Europe (English title) (video title)

  22. Youngblood (1978) .... Rommel
  23. Cooley High (1975) .... Richard "Cochise" Morris
  24. The Gambler (1974) (uncredited) .... Street Basketball Boy
  25. Death Wish (1974) (uncredited) .... Mugger in Park #2
  26. Claudine (1974) (as Lawrence Hilton-Jacques) .... Charles
Actor - video:
  1. Sublime (2007) (V) (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs) .... Mandingo

  2. Mr. Right Now! (1999) (V) (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs)
  3. Quietfire (1991) (V) .... Jesse Palmer
  4. Kill Crazy (1990) (V) .... Rubin

  5. Angels of the City (1989) (V) (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs) .... Detective Jon Chance
Director:
  1. "L.A. Heat" (1 episode, 1997)
        - Rap Sheet (1997) TV episode (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs)
  2. Quietfire (1991) (V)

  3. Angels of the City (1989) (V) (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs)
Producer:
  1. Directors on Directing (2009) (associate producer)

  2. L.A. Heat (1989) (associate producer) (as Lawrence Hilton Jacobs)
Writer:
  1. Angels of the City (1989) (V) (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs)
  2. L.A. Heat (1989) (additional dialogue) (as Lawrence Hilton Jacobs)
Composer:
  1. Angels of the City (1989) (V)
Soundtrack:
  1. L.A. Heat (1989) (music: "L.A. Heat") (as Lawrence Hilton Jacobs) (lyrics: "L.A. Heat") (as Lawrence Hilton Jacobs)
Thanks:
  1. Remembering 'Roots' (2002) (V) (special thanks) (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs)

  2. Hollywood Shuffle (1987) (thanks)
    ... aka "Robert Townsend's Hollywood Shuffle" - USA (video title)
Self - TV:
  1. The 9th Annual TV Land Awards (2011) (TV) .... Himself
  2. "Good Morning America" .... Himself (1 episode, 2011)
    ... aka "G.M.A." - USA (promotional abbreviation)
        - Episode dated 11 April 2011 (2011) TV episode .... Himself
  3. Way Black When (2010) (TV) .... Himself

  4. "The Singing Bee" .... Himself (1 episode, 2007)
        - Episode #2.18 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
  5. "TV Land Confidential" .... Himself - Interviewee (2 episodes, 2007)
    ... aka "TV Land Confidential: The Untold Stories" - USA (second season title)
        - Finales (2007) TV episode .... Himself - Interviewee
        - Oddballs & Original Characters (2007) TV episode .... Himself - Interviewee
  6. The 5th Annual TV Land Awards (2007) (TV) .... Himself - Winner ('30th Anniversary')
  7. "The 100 Greatest TV Quotes & Catchphrases" (2006) TV mini-series .... Himself
  8. ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration (2003) (TV) .... Himself
  9. "E! True Hollywood Story" .... Himself (1 episode, 2000)
        - Welcome Back Kotter (2000) TV episode .... Himself
  10. Truth Behind the Sitcom Scandals 5 (2000) (TV) .... Himself

  11. "Celebrity Profile" .... Himself (1 episode)
        - Diahann Carroll (????) TV episode .... Himself
  12. "Ellen" .... Himself (1 episode, 1996)
    ... aka "These Friends of Mine" - USA (first season title)
        - A Penney Saved... (1996) TV episode (as Lawrence Hilton Jacobs) .... Himself

  13. "Ebony/Jet Showcase" .... Himself (1 episode, 1986)
        - Episode dated 10 October 1986 (1986) TV episode .... Himself
  14. "The Star Games" .... Himself (1 episode, 1985)
        - Emergency!/It's a Living/Roots/Paper Chase (1985) TV episode .... Himself

  15. "New American Bandstand 1965" .... Himself (1 episode, 1978)
    ... aka "Bandstand" - USA (original title)
    ... aka "AB" - USA (short title)
    ... aka "American Bandstand" - USA (new title)
    ... aka "American Bandstand 1966" - USA (ninth season title)
    ... aka "VH1's Best of American Bandstand" - USA (rerun title)
        - Episode #21.23 (1978) TV episode .... Himself
  16. "Soul Train" .... Himself (1 episode, 1978)
        - Episode #7.23 (1978) TV episode .... Himself
  17. "The Jim Nabors Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1978)
        - Episode #1.4 (1978) TV episode .... Himself
  18. The 19th Annual TV Week Logie Awards (1977) (TV) .... Himself
  19. Battle of the Network Stars II (1977) (TV) .... Himself - ABC Team
  20. The 3rd Annual People's Choice Awards (1977) (TV) .... Himself - Accepting Special Award to Roots
  21. "The Captain and Tennille" .... Himself (1 episode, 1976)
        - Episode #1.1 (1976) TV episode .... Himself
  22. "Donny and Marie" .... Himself (1 episode, 1976)
        - Episode #1.10 (1976) TV episode .... Himself
  23. "The Rich Little Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1976)
        - Episode #1.6 (1976) TV episode .... Himself
Self:
  1. Directors on Directing (2009) .... Lawrence Hilton Jacobs
  2. Redemption of the Welfare Queen (2009) (voice) .... Himself
Self - video:
  1. Remembering 'Roots' (2002) (V) (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs) .... Himself - 'Noah'

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Other Works:
Starred on Broadway in "I Love My Wife." See more »
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