Acting
Jonathan Freeman
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
LEGO Disney Princess: Villains Unite
Film · 2025
The High Note
Film · 2020
Helluva Boss
Series · 2020
Aladdin: Live from the West End
Film · 2019
Young Sheldon
Series · 2017
Life, Animated
Film · 2016
Elementary
Series · 2012
Too Big to Fail
Film · 2011
Gossip Girl
Series · 2007
The Producers
Film · 2005
Diamond in the Rough: The Making of Aladdin
Film · 2004
Mickey's House of Villains
Film · 2002
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
Film · 2001
Disney's House of Mouse
Series · 2001
Disney's House of Mouse
Series · 2001
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Series · 2001
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Series · 2001
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Series · 1999
Hercules
Series · 1998
The Ice Storm
Film · 1997
The Associate
Film · 1996
Remember WENN
Series · 1996
Shining Time Station: One of the Family
Film · 1995
Shining Time Station: Second Chances
Film · 1995
Shining Time Station: Once Upon a Time
Film · 1995
Aladdin on Ice
Film · 1995
The Return of Jafar
Film · 1994
Aladdin
Series · 1994
Aladdin
Film · 1992
The Making of Aladdin: A Whole New World
Film · 1992
Shining Time Station: 'Tis a Gift
Film · 1990
A Shock to the System
Film · 1990
Homeboy
Film · 1988
The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
Series · 1987
Forever, Lulu
Film · 1986
Let My Puppets Come
Film · 1976