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Jonathan Freeman
Jonathan Freeman is best known for Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Young Sheldon, Gossip Girl and Elementary. Jonathan Freeman was born on February 5, 1950. Jonathan Freeman is 76 years old (born February 5, 1950).
- Born
- February 5, 1950 (76 years old)
- Place of birth
- Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Biography
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.
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
Filmography
- 2020Helluva BossPaimon / Cash Buckzo (voice)
- 2017Young SheldonRadio DJ (voice)
- 2012ElementaryHolder
- 2007Gossip GirlButler
- 2001Disney's House of MouseJafar (voice)
- 2001Law & Order: Criminal IntentWallace Thayer
- 1999Law & Order: Special Victims UnitConnecticut D.A.
- 1998HerculesJafar (voice)
- 1996Remember WENNRollie Pruitt
- 1994AladdinDing (voice)
- 1987The Days and Nights of Molly DoddWaiter
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Jonathan Freeman been in?
Jonathan Freeman is best known for Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Young Sheldon, Gossip Girl and Elementary.
When was Jonathan Freeman born?
Jonathan Freeman was born on February 5, 1950. (Cleveland, Ohio, USA)
How old is Jonathan Freeman?
Jonathan Freeman is 76 years old (born February 5, 1950).
Updated: October 26, 2026 ·