
Jonathan Freeman
Acting
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.
Born: February 5, 1950 · Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Filmography (24)

LEGO Disney Princess: Villains Unite
2025

Helluva Boss
2020

The High Note
2020

Young Sheldon
2017

Life, Animated
2016

Elementary
2012

Too Big to Fail
2011

Gossip Girl
2007

The Producers
2005

Mickey's House of Villains
2002

Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
2001

Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001

Disney's House of Mouse
2001

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999

Hercules
1998

The Ice Storm
1997

The Associate
1996

Remember WENN
1996

Aladdin on Ice
1995

The Return of Jafar
1994

Aladdin
1992

A Shock to the System
1990

The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
1987

Forever, Lulu
1986
