Known For
Acting
Birthday
February 5, 1950 (age 76)
Place of Birth
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Also Known As
- Jonathan Freeman
Jonathan Freeman
Biography
Jonathan Freeman (born February 5, 1950) is an American actor, puppeteer and singer who is best known for voicing Jafar in Disney's Aladdin franchise. He portrayed Jafar in four animated films, eight video games including the Kingdom Hearts series, the television series House of Mouse, a 2011 Broadway musical, and other Aladdin media. Other film appearances include Forever, Lulu (1987), The Ice Storm (1997), and The High Note (2020).
On television, Freeman performed the puppeteering and voice for Tito Swing on the PBS series Shining Time Station (1989 - 1995) and had a recurring role as Rollie Pruitt on AMC's Remember WENN (1996 - 1998). Freeman has worked extensively in theater, particularly in musicals. Broadway credits include How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, The Producers, On the Town, 42nd Street, The Little Mermaid, and a Tony-nominated role in She Loves Me.
Known For - Movies
Aladdin
as Jafar (voice)
The Ice Storm
as Ted Franklin
LEGO Disney Princess: Villains Unite
as Jafar (voice)
The Return of Jafar
as Jafar (voice)
Too Big to Fail
as Senator Richard Shelby
The Producers
as Ticket Taker
The High Note
as Martin
Mickey's House of Villains
as Jafar (voice)
The Associate
as Hockey Game Executive
A Shock to the System
as Decorator in Bob's Office
Known For - TV Shows
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Connecticut D.A.
Elementary
as Holder
Young Sheldon
as Radio DJ (voice)
Gossip Girl
as Butler
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
as Wallace Thayer
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
as Mr. Krebs
Hercules
as Jafar (voice)
Helluva Boss
as Paimon / Cash Buckzo (voice)
The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
as Waiter
Remember WENN
as Rollie Pruitt