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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Lego Disney Princess: Villains Unite | Jafar (voice) | 2025-08-24 |
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The High Note | Martin | 2020-06-10 |
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Life, Animated | Himself | 2016-07-01 |
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Too Big to Fail | Senator Richard Shelby | 2011-11-25 |
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The Producers | Ticket Taker | 2005-12-25 |
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Diamond in the Rough: The Making of Aladdin | Self | 2004-10-05 |
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Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse | Jafar (voice) | 2001-11-06 |
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Mickey's House of Villains | Jafar (voice) | 2001-11-15 |
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The Ice Storm | Ted Franklin | 1997-09-27 |
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The Associate | Hockey Game Executive | 1996-10-25 |
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Shining Time Station: One of the Family | Tito Swing | 1995-09-23 |
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Aladdin on Ice | Jafar (voice) (uncredited) | 1995-11-17 |
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Shining Time Station: Once Upon a Time | Tito Swing (Voice) | 1995-01-07 |
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Shining Time Station: Second Chances | Tito Swing (Voice) | 1995-09-25 |
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The Return of Jafar | Jafar (voice) | 1994-05-20 |
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The Making of Aladdin: A Whole New World | Self | 1992-11-25 |
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Aladdin | Jafar (voice) | 1992-11-25 |
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A Shock to the System | Decorator in Bob's Office | 1990-03-23 |
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Shining Time Station: 'Tis a Gift | Tito Swing (Voice) | 1990-12-19 |
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Forever, Lulu | Don | 1986-11-13 |
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Aladdin: Live from the West End | Jafar |
