Jonathan Freeman
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- February 5, 1950
- Birthplace
- Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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 2025
as Jafar (voice)
The High Note 2020
as Martin
Aladdin: Live from the West End 2019
as Jafar
Life, Animated 2016
as Himself
Too Big to Fail 2011
as Senator Richard Shelby
The Producers 2005
as Ticket Taker
Diamond in the Rough: The Making of Aladdin 2004
as Self
Mickey's House of Villains 2002
as Jafar (voice)
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse 2001
as Jafar (voice)
The Ice Storm 1997
as Ted Franklin
The Associate 1996
as Hockey Game Executive
Aladdin on Ice 1995
as Jafar (voice) (uncredited)
- Shining Time Station: Second Chances
Shining Time Station: Second Chances 1995
as Tito Swing (Voice)
- Shining Time Station: One of the Family
Shining Time Station: One of the Family 1995
as Tito Swing
- Shining Time Station: Once Upon a Time
Shining Time Station: Once Upon a Time 1995
as Tito Swing (Voice)
The Return of Jafar 1994
as Jafar (voice)
The Making of Aladdin: A Whole New World 1992
as Self
Aladdin 1992
as Jafar (voice)
- Shining Time Station: 'Tis a Gift
Shining Time Station: 'Tis a Gift 1990
as Tito Swing (Voice)
A Shock to the System 1990
as Decorator
Homeboy 1988
as Hotel Room Man
Forever, Lulu 1986
as Don
Let My Puppets Come 1976
as The Chauffeur
Credits from TMDB.