★ 7.7 
Acting
J.E. Freeman
J.E. Freeman is best known for MacGyver, ER, Nip/Tuck and Highlander: The Series. J.E. Freeman was born on February 2, 1946. J.E. Freeman died on August 9, 2014 at the age of 68.
- Born
- February 2, 1946
- Place of birth
- Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Died
- August 9, 2014 (68 years old)
Biography
J.E. Freeman (born February 2, 1946) is an American actor. He was a character actor, often cast in tough guy roles and authority figures. His first movie appearance was in the early 80's actionner An Eye for an Eye in which he plays a tow truck driver who minces words with Chuck Norris.
He is especially known for his menacing characters roles : the evil gangster Marcelles Santos in David Lynch's Wild at Heart, the terrifying Eddie Dane, ferocious gay hitman from Miller's Crossing, and the infamous scientist Mason Wren in Alien Resurrection. Other notable apparitions in : Ruthless People, Patriot Games, Copycat and Go.
He is openly gay. In 2009, he published a letter to the editor on sfgate.com, detailing his reminiscences of the 1969 Stonewall riots.
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He is especially known for his menacing characters roles : the evil gangster Marcelles Santos in David Lynch's Wild at Heart, the terrifying Eddie Dane, ferocious gay hitman from Miller's Crossing, and the infamous scientist Mason Wren in Alien Resurrection. Other notable apparitions in : Ruthless People, Patriot Games, Copycat and Go.
He is openly gay. In 2009, he published a letter to the editor on sfgate.com, detailing his reminiscences of the 1969 Stonewall riots.
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Known for
Filmography
- 2007HeartlandKosinski
- 2005The InsideMax Stern
- 2003Nip/TuckDenny Boone
- 1994ERMr. Jeffries
- 1993Fallen AngelsJohnny Cabe
- 1992The Fifth CornerBoone
- 1992Highlander: The SeriesJoe Scanlon
- 1986Fresno1st Henchman
- 1985MacGyverKarl
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has J.E. Freeman been in?
J.E. Freeman is best known for MacGyver, ER, Nip/Tuck and Highlander: The Series.
When was J.E. Freeman born?
J.E. Freeman was born on February 2, 1946. (Brooklyn, New York, USA)
How old is J.E. Freeman?
J.E. Freeman died on August 9, 2014 at the age of 68.
Updated: October 25, 2026 ·