
Jonathan Freeman
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1950-02-05 (75 years old)
Place of Birth
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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
Acting
Aladdin: Live from the West End
as Jafar
(2025)
LEGO Disney Princess: Villains Unite
as Jafar (voice)
(2020)
The High Note
as Martin
(2016)
Life, Animated
as Himself
(2011)
Too Big to Fail
as Senator Richard Shelby
(2005)
The Producers
as Ticket Taker
(2004)
(2001)
Mickey's House of Villains
as Jafar (voice)
(2001)
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
as Jafar (voice)
(1997)
The Ice Storm
as Ted Franklin
(1996)
The Associate
as Hockey Game Executive
(1995)
Aladdin on Ice
as Jafar (voice) (uncredited)
(1995)
Shining Time Station: One of the Family
as Tito Swing
(1995)
Shining Time Station: Once Upon a Time
as Tito Swing (Voice)
(1995)
Shining Time Station: Second Chances
as Tito Swing (Voice)
(1994)
The Return of Jafar
as Jafar (voice)
(1992)
Aladdin
as Jafar (voice)
(1992)
(1990)
A Shock to the System
as Decorator in Bob's Office
(1990)
Shining Time Station: 'Tis a Gift
as Tito Swing (Voice)
(1986)
Forever, Lulu
as Don