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Lawrence Hilton Jacobs is an American actor and singer, best known for playing Freddie "Boom Boom" Washington in Welcome Back, Kotter. He also appeared in films such as Cooley High, Roots, and 31, and sang on Rick James' Street Songs album.
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs is an actor, producer and director who starred in Welcome Back, Kotter and Roots. He was born in New York City in 1953 and has a brother named Richard Hilton-Jacobs.
- January 1, 1
- 1.91 m
- New York City, New York, USA
Learn about the life and career of Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, the actor who played Boom Boom Washington on Welcome Back, Kotter. Find out his birth date, family, education, film and TV roles, and trivia.
- September 4, 1953
Nov 9, 2023 · A filmmaker and actor with 90 acting credits to his name, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs is probably still known best for his portrayal of Freddie ‘Boom Boom’ Washington in the late ’70s show “Welcome Back Kotter”.
Watch Lawrence Hilton Jacobs, the actor who played Freddie "Boom Boom" Washington in Welcome Back, Kotter, share his remarkable career journey. Learn about his roles in Cooley High, Roots, Alien Nation, 31, and more.
- 36 min
- 1908
- Music & Medicine
- Dalton Norman
- Senior Staff Writer
- Gabe Kaplan (Gabe Kotter) Stand-up comedian Gabe Kaplan was cast in the titular role as the affable and understanding Gabe Kotter, and he often used his stage presence when teaching the Sweathogs at James Buchanan High.
- Marcia Strassman (Julie Kotter) The long-suffering wife of Gabe Kotter, Julie Cotter was brought to life by Marcia Strassman, and she perfectly embodied her loving nature that was balanced by her wish that Gabe would take things more seriously.
- John Sylvester White (Michael Woodman) Though elements of the iconic '70s show wouldn't fly today, Welcome Back, Kotter characters like John Sylvester White's Vice Principal Michael Woodman were what made the show classic.
- John Travolta (Vincent "Vinnie" Barbarino) The brash and arrogant Vinnie Barbarino was the role that made Travolta famous, and he was the most successful member of the cast of Welcome Back, Kotter by far.
Learn about the life and career of Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, an American actor and singer who starred in Welcome Back, Kotter, Roots, and more. Find his biography, filmography, photos, and trivia on TMDB.
