Jonathan Freeman (actor)
Jonathan Freeman (born February 5, 1950) is an American actor and puppeteer. He is known for being the voice of Jafar in Disney's Aladdin and its sequels. He also played the character on stage.[1]
Jonathan Freeman | |
|---|---|
 Freeman at the 2020 GalaxyCon Richmond | |
| Born | February 5, 1950 |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | the voice of Jafar |
| Alma mater | Ohio University |
| Occupation | Actor, puppeteer |
| Years active | 1972–present |
| Spouse(s) | 1 girlfriend |
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Forever, Lulu | Don | |
| 1988 | Homeboy | Hotel Room Man | |
| 1990 | A Shock To The System | Decorator | |
| 1992 | Aladdin | Jafar (voice) | |
| 1994 | The Return of Jafar | Direct-to-video | |
| 1996 | The Associate | Hockey Game Executive | |
| 1997 | The Ice Storm | Ted Franklin | |
| 2001 | Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse | Jafar (voice) | Direct-to-video |
| 2002 | Mickey's House of Villains | ||
| 2007 | The Hoax | Thick Voice (voice) | |
| 2009 | Ultimate Smash Brawl: The Movie | Mr. Woods (voice) | |
| 2011 | Too Big to Fail | Senator Richard Shelby | TV film |
| 2016 | Life, Animated | Himself | |
| 2020 | The High Note | Martin | |
| 2022 | Aladdin: The Broadway Musical | Jafar | Filmed recording of 2019 West End musical |
Television and web
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | K.I.D.S. TV News | D.J. McCaw | Unknown episodes |
| The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd | Waiter #2 | Episode: "Here's a Cute Way to Wrap up the Holiday Season" | |
| 1989–1995 | Shining Time Station | Tito Swing | 58 episodes |
| 1990 | Mathnet | Joshua | Episode: "The Case of the Unkidnapping" |
| Shining Time Station: 'Tis a Gift | Tito Swing | (TV special) | |
| 1995 | Aladdin on Ice | Jafar (voice) | (TV special) (uncredited) |
| 1996–1998 | Remember WENN | Rollie Pruitt | Episodes: "Christmas in the Airwaves" "Who's Scott Sherwood?" "The New Actor" "The Importance of Being Betty" "Happy Homecomings" "Some Time, Some Station" |
| 1998 | Hercules | Jafar (voice) | Episode: "Hercules and the Arabian Night" |
| 2001–2003 | House of Mouse | Episodes: "The Stolen Cartoons" "Donald's Lamp Trade" "Max's Embarrassing Date" "Where's Minnie?" "Donald and the Aracuan Bird" "House of Crime" "House of Magic" "Pete's House of Villains" "Pete's Christmas Caper" "Halloween with Hades" | |
| 2002 | Teamo Supremo | Zomnambulist (voice) | Episode: "Things That Go Bump in the Night!" |
| 2005–2006 | American Dragon: Jake Long | Eli Excelsior Pandarus Jack Frost (voice) |
Episodes: "The Heist" "Eye of the Beholder" "A Befuddled Mind" |
| 2007–2013 | Ultimate All-Star Brawl | W. S. Gilbert Murray Cook Woody Police Officer (voice) | |
| 2008 | Gossip Girl | Butler | Episode: "The Ex-Files" |
| 2006–2009 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Mr. Marty Krebs Wallace Thayer |
Episodes: "Identity Crisis" "The Healer" |
| 2010 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Bobby | Episode: "Merchandise" |
| 2011 | Submissions Only | Greg Bonomelli | Episode: "The Miller/Hennigan Act" |
| 2016 | Elementary | Holder | Episode: "How the Sausage Is Made" |
| Nov. 22, 2016 | Broadway.com's Role Call: "Jonathan Freeman of Aladdin" | Himself | |
| Nov. 25, 2017 | Oh My Disney Show: "Watch a Disney Movie With ... Aladdin's Jonathan Freeman" | Himself | S2, EP 34 |
| Aug. 31, 2019 | TODAY | Himself | "Jonathan Freeman, Voice of Jafar, Reveals A Secret To Playing Aladdin Villain" |
| 2022 | Helluva Boss | Paimon and the Ring Leader | Episode: "The Circus" |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Aladdin Activity Center | Jafar |
| 2001 | Aladdin in Nasira's Revenge | |
| 2002 | Kingdom Hearts | |
| 2005 | Kingdom Hearts II | |
| 2007 | Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix+ | |
| 2010 | Kingdom Hearts Re:coded |
References
- ↑ "Inside the Magic podcast LIVE - Show 330 - July 31, 2011". Inside The Magic. July 31, 2011. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
Other websites
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