Lawrence Hilton Jacobs
Lawrence Hilton Jacobs | |
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Lawrence Hilton Jacobs, c. 1976 | |
| Born | September 4, 1953 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, singer |
| Years active | 1974–present |
| Known for | Freddie "Boom Boom" Washington in Welcome Back, Kotter |
Lawrence Hilton Jacobs, also credited as Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs (born September 4, 1953), is an American actor and singer. Best known for playing Freddie "Boom Boom" Washington in Welcome Back Kotter (1975–1979), he has also appeared in a number of films and television shows, including Claudine (1974), Cooley High (1975), Roots (1977), Bangers and Mash (1983), Alien Nation (1989–1990), The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992), and 31 (2016).