Jonathan Freeman
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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
Credits
Aladdin (1992)
as Jafar (voice)
The Return of Jafar (1994)
as Jafar (voice)
The Ice Storm (1997)
as Ted Franklin
The Producers (2005)
as Ticket Taker
The High Note (2020)
as Martin
Too Big to Fail (2011)
as Senator Richard Shelby
Mickey's House of Villains (2002)
as Jafar (voice)
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse (2001)
as Jafar (voice)
LEGO Disney Princess: Villains Unite (2025)
as Jafar (voice)
The Associate (1996)
as Hockey Game Executive
A Shock to the System (1990)
as Decorator in Bob's Office
Forever, Lulu (1986)
as Don
Homeboy (1988)
as Hotel Room Man
Let My Puppets Come (1976)
as The Chauffeur
Life, Animated (2016)
as Himself
Aladdin on Ice (1995)
as Jafar (voice) (uncredited)
The Making of Aladdin: A Whole New World (1992)
as Self
Aladdin: Live from the West End (—)
as Jafar
Shining Time Station: 'Tis a Gift (1990)
as Tito Swing (Voice)
Diamond in the Rough: The Making of Aladdin (2004)
as Self
Shining Time Station: Once Upon a Time (1995)
as Tito Swing (Voice)
Shining Time Station: One of the Family (1995)
as Tito Swing
Shining Time Station: Second Chances (1995)
as Tito Swing (Voice)