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