Jonathan Freeman
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
Feb 5, 1950 (76 years old)
Place of Birth
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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
| 2025 | LEGO Disney Princess: Villains UniteJafar (voice) | |
| 2020 | The High NoteMartin | |
| 2020 | Helluva BossPaimon / Cash Buckzo (voice) | |
| 2017 | Young SheldonRadio DJ (voice) | |
| 2016 | Life, AnimatedHimself | |
| 2012 | ElementaryHolder | |
| 2011 | Too Big to FailSenator Richard Shelby | |
| 2007 | Gossip GirlButler | |
| 2005 | The ProducersTicket Taker | |
| 2004 | Diamond in the Rough: The Making of AladdinSelf | |
| 2002 | Mickey's House of VillainsJafar (voice) | |
| 2001 | Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of MouseJafar (voice) | |
| 2001 | Disney's House of MouseJafar | |
| 2001 | Disney's House of MouseJafar (voice) | |
| 2001 | Law & Order: Criminal IntentWallace Thayer | |
| 2001 | Law & Order: Criminal IntentMr. Krebs | |
| 1999 | Law & Order: Special Victims UnitConnecticut D.A. | |
| 1998 | HerculesJafar (voice) | |
| 1997 | The Ice StormTed Franklin | |
| 1996 | The AssociateHockey Game Executive | |
| 1996 | Remember WENNRollie Pruitt | |
| 1995 | Shining Time Station: One of the FamilyTito Swing | |
| 1995 | Shining Time Station: Second ChancesTito Swing (Voice) | |
| 1995 | Shining Time Station: Once Upon a TimeTito Swing (Voice) | |
| 1995 | Aladdin on IceJafar (voice) (uncredited) | |
| 1994 | The Return of JafarJafar (voice) | |
| 1992 | AladdinJafar (voice) | |
| 1992 | The Making of Aladdin: A Whole New WorldSelf | |
| 1990 | Shining Time Station: 'Tis a GiftTito Swing (Voice) | |
| 1990 | A Shock to the SystemDecorator in Bob's Office | |
| 1987 | The Days and Nights of Molly DoddWaiter | |
| 1986 | Forever, LuluDon | |
| 1976 | Let My Puppets ComeThe Chauffeur | |
| - | Aladdin: Live from the West EndJafar |










