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

Aladdin

as Jafar (voice)

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

as Connecticut D.A.

The Return of Jafar

as Jafar (voice)

Young Sheldon

as Radio DJ (voice)

Gossip Girl

as Butler

Elementary

as Holder

The Ice Storm

as Ted Franklin

The Producers

as Ticket Taker

The High Note

as Martin

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

as Wallace Thayer