Jonathan Freeman
Known for Acting
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
Aladdin
1992
as Jafar (voice)
The Return of Jafar
1994
as Jafar (voice)
The High Note
2020
as Martin
The Ice Storm
1997
as Ted Franklin
The Producers
2005
as Ticket Taker
LEGO Disney Princess: Villains Unite
2025
as Jafar (voice)
Mickey's House of Villains
2002
as Jafar (voice)
Too Big to Fail
2011
as Senator Richard Shelby
The Associate
1996
as Hockey Game Executive
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
Let My Puppets Come
1976
as The Chauffeur
Forever, Lulu
1986
as Don
The Making of Aladdin: A Whole New World
1992
as Self
Shining Time Station: 'Tis a Gift
1990
as Tito Swing (Voice)
Life, Animated
2016
as Himself
Shining Time Station: One of the Family
1995
as Tito Swing
Aladdin on Ice
1995
as Jafar (voice) (uncredited)
Diamond in the Rough: The Making of Aladdin
2004
as Self
Shining Time Station: Once Upon a Time
1995
as Tito Swing (Voice)