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Lawrence Hilton Jacobs is listed as a television actor, singer and film actor. Born on September 4, 1953, Lawrence Hilton Jacobs is from New York City, New York, United States. The age as of 2026 is 72. Education on record includes High School of Art and Design and Wilkes University.
My Take
Lawrence Hilton Jacobs occupies a special place for me as a working actor who anchored a vital era. Best known as Freddie Washington on Welcome Back, Kotter, he also turned up in Cooley High and Roots, threading through landmark 1970s Black film and television. I value performers like him who build careers on texture and reliability rather than relentless stardom. His range across acting, singing, and producing speaks to genuine craft, and his art-school background shows. Films shine because of dependable, soulful supporting players, and he has long been one. He has my full and lasting respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lawrence Hilton Jacobs
- Name (Japanese)
- ローレンス・ヒルトン・ジェイコブス
- Reading
- ろーれんす・ひるとん・じぇいこぶす
- Born
- September 4, 1953 (age 72)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Snake
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / singer / film actor / film producer
2. Background
- High school
- High School of Art and Design
- University
- Wilkes University
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Lawrence Hilton Jacobs born?
Born September 4, 1953 (age 72).
Where is Lawrence Hilton Jacobs from?
Lawrence Hilton Jacobs is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Lawrence Hilton Jacobs do?
Lawrence Hilton Jacobs works as actor, television actor, singer, film actor, film producer.
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