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.
Acting
Movie
Aladdin
as Jafar (voice)
1992
TV
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Connecticut D.A.
1999
Movie
The Return of Jafar
as Jafar (voice)
1994
TV
Young Sheldon
as Radio DJ (voice)
2017
TV
Gossip Girl
as Butler
2007
TV
Elementary
as Holder
2012
Movie
The Ice Storm
as Ted Franklin
1997
Movie
The Producers
as Ticket Taker
2005
Movie
The High Note
as Martin
2020
TV
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
as Wallace Thayer
2001
TV
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
as Mr. Krebs
2001
TV
Hercules
as Jafar (voice)
1998
Movie
Mickey's House of Villains
as Jafar (voice)
2002
Movie
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
as Jafar (voice)
2001
Movie
Too Big to Fail
as Senator Richard Shelby
2011
Movie
The Associate
as Hockey Game Executive
1996
Movie
A Shock to the System
as Decorator in Bob's Office
1990
Movie
Life, Animated
as Himself
2016
TV
Helluva Boss
as Paimon / Cash Buckzo (voice)
2020
TV
Disney's House of Mouse
as Jafar (voice)
2001
TV
Disney's House of Mouse
as Jafar
2001
Movie
Homeboy
as Hotel Room Man
1988
Movie
Let My Puppets Come
as The Chauffeur
1976
Movie
LEGO Disney Princess: Villains Unite
as Jafar (voice)
2025