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Date of Birth:

4 September 1953, New York City, New York, USA more

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Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs was born in New York City. He is one of nine children... more

Trivia:

In the show, The PJ's, the public housing project were they lived was... more

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Awards:

1 win & 1 nomination more

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(From LateFilmFull. 27 January 2009, 8:14 AM, PST)

Alternate Names:

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

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			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Hollywont (post-production) (2010) (V)	Joe Towns	2010	-	-

2.	Strawberries for the Homeless (2009)	Chief	2009	-	6.7 (8)

3.	Otis (2008)	Orderly	2008	-	6.2 (1,716)

4.	Tamales and Gumbo (2008)	Mr. Walker	2008	-	2.4 (9)

5.	Sublime (2007) (V)	(as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs) Mandingo	2007	-	5.3 (3,725)

6.	Don't Give Me the Finger (2005)	(as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs) Ross	2005	-	5.8 (12)

7.	"That's So Raven" (2003)	Mr. Carter (1 episode, 2004)	2004	-	6.0 (2,930)
	AKAs: That's So Raven! (USA: promotional title) 1 TV episode: "That's So Raven: There Goes the Bride (#2.12)" Mr. Carter
8.	"Girlfriends" (2000)	Leonard James (1 episode, 2004)	2004	-	6.1 (373)
	1 TV episode: "Girlfriends: New York Bound (#4.23)" Leonard James
9.	30 Miles (2004/I)	(as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs) Anthony	2004	-	4.8 (102)

10.	"Gilmore Girls" (2000)	Principal Merton (2 episodes, 2002-2003)	2003	-	8.3 (14,003)
	AKAs: Gilmore Girls: Beginnings (USA: rerun title) 2 TV episodes: "Gilmore Girls: Keg! Max! (#3.19)" Principal Merton "Gilmore Girls: Teach Me Tonight (#2.19)" (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs) Principal Merton
11.	Killer Drag Queens on Dope (2003)	Mr. Fly	2003	-	4.8 (94)

12.	The Streetsweeper (2002)		2002	-	6.1 (28)

13.	Hip, Edgy, Sexy, Cool (2002)		2002	-	5.4 (23)

14.	"Static Shock" (2000)	Diver (1 episode, 2002)	2002	-	6.8 (460)
	1 TV episode: "Static Shock: Sunspots (#2.6)" (voice) Diver
15.	Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician (2001)	(as Lawrence Hilton Jacobs) Motherchild	2001	-	5.5 (107)
	AKAs: Southlander (USA: short title)
16.	"The Jamie Foxx Show" (1996)	Milton (1 episode, 2000)	2000	-	5.9 (458)
	1 TV episode: "The Jamie Foxx Show: Rollin' in the Dough (#4.19)" Milton
17.	Mr. Right Now! (1999) (V)	(as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs)	1999	-	-

18.	"L.A. Doctors" (1998)	Robert Edwards (1 episode, 1998)	1998	-	6.1 (49)
	AKAs: L.A. Docs (USA: promotional title) 1 TV episode: "L.A. Doctors: A Prayer for the Lying (#1.3)" Robert Edwards
19.	"The Wayans Bros." (1995)	Richie (1 episode, 1998)	1998	-	6.9 (867)
	1 TV episode: "The Wayans Bros.: Help a Brother Out (#4.16)" Richie
20.	"Moesha" (1996)	Rushion / Rushion Brooks (2 episodes, 1997)	1997	-	4.2 (589)
	2 TV episodes: "Moesha: Break It Down (#3.11)" Rushion "Moesha: Cold Busted (#2.23)" (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs) Rushion Brooks
21.	Tidal Wave: No Escape (1997) (TV)	(as Lawrence Hilton Jacobs) Marlan Clark	1997	-	4.3 (288)

22.	"Tracey Takes On..." (1996)	James (1 episode, 1997)	1997	-	6.9 (140)
	1 TV episode: "Tracey Takes On...: Race Relations (#2.12)" James
23.	"Mr. Rhodes" (1996)	Freddy 'Boom Boom' Washington (1 episode, 1997)	1997	-	4.6 (29)
	1 TV episode: "Mr. Rhodes: The Welcome Back Show (#1.15)" Freddy 'Boom Boom' Washington
24.	"Weird Science" (1994)	Mr. Black (1 episode, 1997)	1997	-	6.9 (616)
	1 TV episode: "Weird Science: Boys on the Hide (#5.3)" (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs) Mr. Black
25.	"Homeboys in Outer Space" (1996)	Staff (1 episode, 1996)	1996	-	3.2 (90)
	1 TV episode: "Homeboys in Outer Space: Super Bad Foxy Lady Killer or Ty and Morris Get the Shaft (#1.12)" Staff
26.	"Sliders" (1995)	The People's Proponent (1 episode, 1996)	1996	-	7.7 (2,937)
	1 TV episode: "Sliders: Dead Man Sliding (#3.10)" The People's Proponent
27.	"Roseanne" (1988)	Louis (1 episode, 1996)	1996	-	7.5 (5,126)
	1 TV episode: "Roseanne: Roseambo (#9.9)" Louis
28.	"The Parent 'Hood" (1995)	Greg Harvey (1 episode, 1996)	1996	-	5.7 (192)
	1 TV episode: "The Parent 'Hood: Torn Between Two Brothers (#2.17)" Greg Harvey
29.	"Diagnosis Murder" (1993)	Sgt. Baker (1 episode, 1995)	1995	-	6.9 (1,124)
	1 TV episode: "Diagnosis Murder: All American Murder (#3.3)" (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs) Sgt. Baker
30.	"Martin" (1992)	Kevin Jones (1 episode, 1995)	1995	-	6.8 (1,297)
	1 TV episode: "Martin: Swing Thing (#4.13)" Kevin Jones
31.	"Pointman" (1995)	Joe Neal (1 episode, 1995)	1995	-	8.1 (28)
	1 TV episode: "Pointman: Take the Points (#2.8)" Joe Neal
32.	"Renegade" (1992)	Rocky (2 episodes, 1994)	1994	-	5.6 (757)
	2 TV episodes: "Renegade: Escape (#3.3)" Rocky "Renegade: The Trial of Reno Raines (#3.2)" Rocky
33.	Indecent Behavior (1993)	Lou Parsons	1993	-	3.7 (218)

34.	Tuesday Never Comes (1993)	Druilet	1993	-	3.8 (9)

35.	The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992) (TV)	Joseph Jackson	1992	-	6.5 (1,142)

36.	Quiet Fire (1991) (V)	Jesse Palmer	1991	-	4.5 (21)

37.	Chance (1990)	Jon Chance	1990	-	4.5 (20)

38.	Kill Crazy (1990) (V)	Rubin	1990	-	3.3 (49)

39.	"Alien Nation" (1989)	Sergeant Dobbs (9 episodes, 1989)	1989	-	7.2 (356)
	9 TV episodes: "Alien Nation: Chains of Love (#1.10)" Sergeant Dobbs "Alien Nation: The Game (#1.9)" Sergeant Dobbs "Alien Nation: Three to Tango (#1.8)" Sergeant Dobbs "Alien Nation: The Night of the Screams (#1.6)" Sergeant Dobbs "Alien Nation: The First Cigar (#1.5)" Sergeant Dobbs 4 episodes not shown.
40.	Guerrero del Este de Los Angeles (1989)	(as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs) Chesare	1989	-	3.5 (17)
	AKAs: East L.A. Warriors (USA)
41.	L.A. Vice (1989)	Det. Jon Chance	1989	-	3.8 (28)

42.	Alien Nation (1989) (TV)	Sergeant Dobbs	1989	-	6.3 (673)

43.	Angels of the City (1989) (V)	(as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs) Detective Jon Chance	1989	-	3.8 (30)

44.	L.A. Heat (1989)	Jon Chance	1989	-	4.6 (57)

45.	Paramedics (1988)	Blade Runner	1988	-	3.4 (110)

46.	"Hill Street Blues" (1981)	Crumley / Theodus Nickerson (2 episodes, 1984-1987)	1987	-	8.3 (1,190)
	2 TV episodes: "Hill Street Blues: The Cookie Crumbles (#7.17)" Crumley "Hill Street Blues: Grace Under Pressure (#4.14)" Theodus Nickerson
47.	"Fame" (1982)	Lamar (1 episode, 1986)	1986	-	6.5 (443)
	1 TV episode: "Fame: The Inheritance (#5.16)" Lamar
48.	"The Redd Foxx Show" (1986)	Warren (1 episode, 1986)	1986	-	7.3 (14)
	1 TV episode: "The Redd Foxx Show: The Good Samaritan (#1.5)" Warren
49.	"Simon & Simon" (1981)	Gordon Tate (1 episode, 1986)	1986	-	7.1 (549)
	1 TV episode: "Simon & Simon: The Blue Chip Stomp (#5.13)" (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs) Gordon Tate
50.	"New Love, American Style" (1985)	(1 episode, 1986)	1986	-	-
	1 TV episode: "New Love, American Style: Love and Video Dating/Love at the Bus Stop"
51.	"Rituals" (1984)	Lucky Washington (unknown episodes, 1985)	1985	-	2.5 (14)

52.	The Annihilators (1985)	Garrett Floyd	1985	-	3.6 (142)
	AKAs: Action Force (Europe: English title: video title)
53.	"Lewis & Clark" (1981)	(1 episode, 1981)	1981	-	-
	1 TV episode: "Lewis & Clark: The Uptight End (#1.5)"
54.	"Darkroom" (1981)	Pimp / Young Man (1 episode, 1981)	1981	-	6.7 (47)
	1 TV episode: "Darkroom: Needlepoint (#1.5)" Young Man/Pimp
55.	For the Love of It (1980) (TV)	Al	1980	-	3.2 (11)

56.	"Barnaby Jones" (1973)	Wes Carter (1 episode, 1980)	1980	-	6.9 (239)
	1 TV episode: "Barnaby Jones: The Price of Anger (#8.13)" (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs) Wes Carter
57.	"Paris" (1979)	Thomas Sims (1 episode, 1979)	1979	-	5.9 (6)
	1 TV episode: "Paris: Dear John (#1.2)" Thomas Sims
58.	"Welcome Back, Kotter" (1975)	Freddie 'Boom Boom' Washington (92 episodes, 1975-1979)	1979	-	7.3 (568)
	92 TV episodes: "Welcome Back, Kotter: The Breadwinners (#4.23)" (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs) Freddie 'Boom Boom' Washington "Welcome Back, Kotter: I'm Okay, But You're Not (#4.22)" (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs) Freddie 'Boom Boom' Washington "Welcome Back, Kotter: Oo, Oo, I Do: Part 1 (#4.20)" (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs) Freddie 'Boom Boom' Washington "Welcome Back, Kotter: Oo, Oo, I Do: Part 2 (#4.21)" (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs) Freddie 'Boom Boom' Washington "Welcome Back, Kotter: The Gang Show (#4.19)" (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs) Freddie 'Boom Boom' Washington 87 episodes not shown.
59.	The Comedy Company (1978) (TV)	Russell Dodd	1978	-	6.6 (6)

60.	Youngblood (1978)	Rommel	1978	-	4.5 (53)

61.	"Roots" (1977)	Noah (1 episode, 1977)	1977	-	8.7 (3,618)
	AKAs: Alex Haley's Roots (Australia) 1 TV episode: "Roots: (#1.7)" Noah
62.	"Baretta" (1975)	Dave Rich (1 episode, 1976)	1976	-	6.8 (208)
	1 TV episode: "Baretta: Can't Win for Losin' (#3.11)" Dave Rich
63.	Cooley High (1975)	Richard "Cochise" Morris	1975	-	7.0 (827)

64.	The Gambler (1974)	(uncredited) Street basketball boy	1974	-	6.9 (833)

65.	Death Wish (1974)	(uncredited) Mugger	1974	-	7.0 (9,255)

66.	Claudine (1974)	(as Lawrence Hilton-Jacques) Charles	1974	-	6.9 (390)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	"L.A. Heat" (1996)	(unknown episodes)	1996	-	6.7 (100)

2.	Quiet Fire (1991) (V)		1991	-	4.5 (21)

3.	Angels of the City (1989) (V)	(as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs)	1989	-	3.8 (30)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Directors on Directing (post-production) (2009)	(associate producer)	2009	-	-

2.	L.A. Heat (1989)	(associate producer) (as Lawrence Hilton Jacobs)	1989	-	4.6 (57)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Angels of the City (1989) (V)	(writer) (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs)	1989	-	3.8 (30)

2.	L.A. Heat (1989)	(additional dialogue) (as Lawrence Hilton Jacobs)	1989	-	4.6 (57)

Composer View by NEW				Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
	1.	Angels of the City (1989) (V)		1989	-	3.8 (30)

Soundtrack View by NEW				Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
	1.	L.A. Heat (1989)	(music: "L.A. Heat")	1989	-	4.6 (57)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Remembering 'Roots' (2002) (V)	(special thanks) (as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs)	2002	-	-

2.	Hollywood Shuffle (1987)	(thanks)	1987	-	6.8 (1,431)
	AKAs: Robert Townsend's Hollywood Shuffle (USA: video title)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Directors on Directing (post-production) (2009)	Lawrence Hilton Jacobs	2009	-	-

2.	"The Singing Bee" (2007/I)	Himself (1 episode, 2007)	2007	-	4.2 (75)
	1 TV episode: "The Singing Bee: (#2.18)" Himself
3.	"TV Land Confidential" (2005)	Himself - interviewee (2 episodes, 2007)	2007	-	8.8 (12)
	AKAs: TV Land Confidential: The Untold Stories (USA: second season title) 2 TV episodes: "TV Land Confidential: Finales (#2.3)" Himself - interviewee "TV Land Confidential: Oddballs & Original Characters (#2.1)" Himself - interviewee
4.	The 5th Annual TV Land Awards (2007) (TV)	Himself - Winner ('30th Anniversary')	2007	-	7.3 (6)

5.	"The 100 Greatest TV Quotes & Catchphrases" (2006)	Himself	2006	-	8.5 (11)

6.	ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration (2003) (TV)	Himself	2003	-	5.2 (64)

7.	Remembering 'Roots' (2002) (V)	(as Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs) Himself - 'Noah'	2002	-	-

8.	"E! True Hollywood Story" (1996)	Himself (1 episode, 2000)	2000	-	-
	1 TV episode: "E! True Hollywood Story: Welcome Back Kotter" Himself
9.	Truth Behind the Sitcom Scandals 5 (2000) (TV)	Himself	2000	-	-

10.	"Celebrity Profile" (1999)	Himself (1 episode)	1999	-	7.4 (8)
	1 TV episode: "Celebrity Profile: Diahann Carroll" Himself
11.	"Ellen" (1994)	Himself (1 episode, 1996)	1996	-	6.2 (1,178)
	AKAs: These Friends of Mine (USA: first season title) 1 TV episode: "Ellen: A Penney Saved... (#3.20)" (as Lawrence Hilton Jacobs) Himself
12.	"Ebony/Jet Showcase" (1983)	Himself (1 episode, 1986)	1986	-	-
	1 TV episode: "Ebony/Jet Showcase: (1986-10-10)" Himself
13.	"The Star Games" (1985)	Himself (1 episode, 1985)	1985	-	5.8 (5)
	1 TV episode: "The Star Games: Emergency!/It's a Living/Roots/Paper Chase" Himself
14.	"Bandstand" (1952)	Himself (1 episode, 1978)	1978	-	7.8 (66)
	AKAs: AB (USA: short title) American Bandstand (USA: new title) American Bandstand 1966 (USA: ninth season title) New American Bandstand 1965 (USA: new title) VH1's Best of American Bandstand (USA: rerun title) 1 TV episode: "Bandstand: (#21.23)" Himself
15.	"Soul Train" (1971)	Himself (1 episode, 1978)	1978	-	6.4 (102)
	1 TV episode: "Soul Train: (#7.23)" Himself
16.	The 19th Annual TV Week Logie Awards (1977) (TV)	Himself	1977	-	-

17.	Battle of the Network Stars II (1977) (TV)	Himself - ABC Team	1977	-	4.8 (29)

18.	"The Captain and Tennille" (1976)	Himself (1 episode, 1976)	1976	-	5.7 (44)
	1 TV episode: "The Captain and Tennille: (#1.1)" Himself
19.	"Donny and Marie" (1976)	Himself (1 episode, 1976)	1976	-	5.6 (73)
	AKAs: The Osmond Family Show 1 TV episode: "Donny and Marie: (#1.10)" Himself

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