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 (33 titles)
7.2MovieLEGO Disney Princess: Villains Unite
Jafar (voice) · 2025
7.6ShowHelluva Boss
Paimon / Cash Buckzo (voice) · 2020
7.0MovieThe High Note
Martin · 2020
8.0ShowYoung Sheldon
Radio DJ (voice) · 2017
7.4MovieLife, Animated
Himself · 2016
7.6ShowElementary
Holder · 2012
7.0MovieToo Big to Fail
Senator Richard Shelby · 2011
8.2ShowGossip Girl
Butler · 2007
6.2MovieThe Producers
Ticket Taker · 2005
6.0MovieDiamond in the Rough: The Making of Aladdin
Self · 2004
7.3MovieMickey's House of Villains
Jafar (voice) · 2002
7.0MovieMickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
Jafar (voice) · 2001
7.6ShowLaw & Order: Criminal Intent
Wallace Thayer · 2001
7.5ShowDisney's House of Mouse
Jafar (voice) · 2001
8.0ShowLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit
Connecticut D.A. · 1999
6.9ShowHercules
Jafar (voice) · 1998
6.9MovieThe Ice Storm
Ted Franklin · 1997
6.3MovieThe Associate
Hockey Game Executive · 1996
7.8ShowRemember WENN
Rollie Pruitt · 1996
5.4MovieAladdin on Ice
Jafar (voice) (uncredited) · 1995
Shining Time Station: Second Chances
Tito Swing (Voice) · 1995
Shining Time Station: One of the Family
Tito Swing · 1995
Shining Time Station: Once Upon a Time
Tito Swing (Voice) · 1995
6.2MovieThe Return of Jafar
Jafar (voice) · 1994
7.7MovieAladdin
Jafar (voice) · 1992
7.0MovieThe Making of Aladdin: A Whole New World
Self · 1992
Shining Time Station: 'Tis a Gift
Tito Swing (Voice) · 1990
6.5MovieA Shock to the System
Decorator in Bob's Office · 1990
5.0MovieHomeboy
Hotel Room Man · 1988
7.0ShowThe Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
Waiter · 1987