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Jonathan Freeman
Jonathan Freeman
76 years (Feb 5, 1950)
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
14 Movies
10 TV Shows

Jonathan Freeman

Some names carry a film on their own, and Jonathan Freeman is an American actor recognized well beyond any single market. 'The Return of Jafar' sits alongside it on the filmography. He started at 26. Between cinema and television the tally comes to 24 credits. 'Aladdin' put the name in front of a global audience, as Jafar.
Some names carry a film on their own, and Jonathan Freeman is an American actor recognized well beyond any single market. 'The Return of Jafar' sits alongside it on the filmography. He started at 26. Between cinema and television the tally comes to 24 credits. 'Aladdin' put the name in front of a global audience, as Jafar.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jonathan Freeman and where are they from?
Jonathan Freeman is 76 years old, born on February 5, 1950 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Jonathan Freeman?
Jonathan Freeman is best known for roles in Aladdin, The Return of Jafar, The Ice Storm.
How many movies has Jonathan Freeman been in?
Over a 50-year career (since 1976), Jonathan Freeman has appeared in 14 movies and 10 TV shows.
What was Jonathan Freeman's first movie?
The career of Jonathan Freeman began with Let My Puppets Come (1976).
What is Jonathan Freeman's most recent movie or series?
Jonathan Freeman's most recent release is LEGO Disney Princess: Villains Unite, which premiered on August 24, 2025.
What TV shows has Jonathan Freeman appeared in?
On television, Jonathan Freeman has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Young Sheldon, Gossip Girl, Elementary.
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Jonathan Freeman
Jonathan Freeman
1950-02-05 · Cleveland, Ohio, USA

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.

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