The Shining Star of Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs
Own It October 13, 2026
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 79 Minutes
UPC: MAV-6451, 824355645125
Storyline
The story of the life and career of one of America's favorite actors, Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs (Welcome Back Kotter, The Jacksons: An American Dream, Claudine, Cooley High). In fascinating form, Mr. Hilton Jacobs takes us on his life's journey from his childhood beginning in Harlem, New York to the bright lights of the Broadway Stage and on to becoming a Hollywood movie and television star.
Produced By
Glynn Turman, Juney Smith
Directed By
Juney Smith
Cast
Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs
About the Crew
- Lawrence?Hilton Jacobs is an American actor and singer best known for his work in 1970s television. He gained widespread recognition for playing Freddie "Boom Boom" Washington on the hit sitcom Welcome Back, Kotter a role that showcased his comedic timing and made him a fan favorite. While that sitcom made him widely recognizable, he worked consistently across film, television, theater, and voice acting for decades. In film, Jacobs appeared in Claudine early in his career, then went on to roles in movies like Cooley High, which became a cult classic, and Bangers. On television, beyond Kotter, he made guest appearances on a wide range of popular series over the years, including The Rockford Files, The Jeffersons, All in the Family and A House Divided. He also took part in the groundbreaking miniseries Roots.