Jonathan Freeman
Actor
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.
Filmography
The Return of Jafar
as Jafar (voice) 1994
The Ice Storm
as Ted Franklin 1997
The Producers
as Ticket Taker 2005
The High Note
as Martin 2020
Mickey's House of Villains
as Jafar (voice) 2002
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
as Jafar (voice) 2001
Too Big to Fail
as Senator Richard Shelby 2011
The Associate
as Hockey Game Executive 1996
Life, Animated
as Himself 2016
A Shock to the System
as Decorator in Bob's Office 1990
Lego Disney Princess: Villains Unite
as Jafar (voice) 2025
Forever, Lulu
as Don 1986
Aladdin on Ice
as Jafar (voice) (uncredited) 1995
Shining Time Station: 'Tis a Gift
as Tito Swing (Voice) 1990
Shining Time Station: Once Upon a Time
as Tito Swing (Voice) 1995
Diamond in the Rough: The Making of Aladdin
as Self 2004