What Ever Happened to the Cast of Welcome Back, Kotter?

After Welcome Back, Kotter, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs kept busy with roles in film, television, and music. He starred as Joe Jackson in The Jacksons: An American Dream, appeared in Cooley High, and has continued acting in hit shows like A House Divided. His versatility has kept him working steadily for decades.

Now, Hilton-Jacobs embraces his status as a television legend, appearing at fan conventions and retrospectives. He’s proud of what Kotter represented—friendship, humor, and hope for kids who didn’t always fit the mold. Freddie “Boom Boom” Washington still walks tall in pop-culture memory, cool as ever.