Jonathan Freeman

Jonathan Freeman

Born: February 5, 1950
in Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Jonathan Freeman is an American actor, puppeteer and singer who is known for voicing Jafar from Disney's Aladdin franchise. He portrayed Jafar in four animated films, five video games including Kingdom Hearts, an animated series, a 2011 Broadway musical and other Aladdin media. He also did the puppeteering and voice for Tito Swing from Shining Time Station.

Movies for Jonathan Freeman...

The High Note
Title: The High Note
Character: Martin
Released: June 10, 2020
Type: Movie
Set in the dazzling world of the LA music scene comes the story of Grace Davis, a superstar whose talent, and ego, have reached unbelievable heights. Maggie is Grace’s overworked personal assistant who’s stuck running errands, but still aspires to her childhood dream of becoming a music producer. When Grace’s manager presents her with a choice that could alter the course of her career, Maggie and Grace come up with a plan that could change their lives forever.
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Title: Young Sheldon
Character: Radio DJ (voice)
Released: September 25, 2017
Type: TV
The early life of child genius Sheldon Cooper, later seen in The Big Bang Theory.
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Life, Animated
Title: Life, Animated
Character: Himself
Released: July 1, 2016
Type: Movie
At three years old, a chatty, energetic little boy named Owen Suskind ceased to speak, disappearing into autism with apparently no way out. Almost four years passed and the only stimuli that engaged Owen were Disney films. Then one day, his father donned a puppet—Iago, the wisecracking parrot from Aladdin—and asked “what’s it like to be you?” And poof! Owen replied, with dialogue from the movie. Life, Animated tells the remarkable story of how Owen found in Disney animation a pathway to language and a framework for making sense of the world.
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Title: Elementary
Character: Holder
Released: September 27, 2012
Type: TV
A modern-day drama about a crime-solving duo that cracks the NYPD's most impossible cases. Following his fall from grace in London and a stint in rehab, eccentric Sherlock escapes to Manhattan where his wealthy father forces him to live with his worst nightmare - a sober companion, Dr. Watson.
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Too Big to Fail
Title: Too Big to Fail
Character: Senator Richard Shelby
Released: May 22, 2011
Type: Movie
An intimate look at the epochal financial crisis of 2008 and the powerful men and women who decided the fate of the world's economy in a matter of a few weeks.
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Title: Gossip Girl
Character: Butler
Released: September 19, 2007
Type: TV
An exclusive group of privileged teens from a posh prep school on Manhattan's Upper East Side whose lives revolve around the blog of the all-knowing albeit ultra-secretive Gossip Girl.
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The Producers
Title: The Producers
Character: Ticket Taker
Released: December 25, 2005
Type: Movie
After putting together another Broadway flop, down-on-his-luck producer Max Bialystock teams up with timid accountant Leo Bloom in a get-rich-quick scheme to put on the world's worst show.
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Diamond in the Rough: The Making of Aladdin
Title: Diamond in the Rough: The Making of Aladdin
Character: Jonathan Freeman
Released: October 5, 2004
Type: Movie
The making of Disney's Aladdin
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Mickey's House of Villains
Title: Mickey's House of Villains
Character: Jafar (voice)
Released: November 15, 2001
Type: Movie
The villains from the popular animated Disney films are gathered at the House of Mouse with plans to take over. Soon, the villains take over the house and kick out Mickey, Donald and Goofy. It's all up to Mickey and his friends to overthrow evil and return the House of Mouse to normal--or as close to normal as it gets.
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Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
Title: Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
Character: Jafar
Released: November 6, 2001
Type: Movie
When a huge snowstorm leaves everyone stranded, Mickey and all of his guests at the House of Mouse, including Pooh, Belle, Snow White, Cinderella, Ariel and many more of his old and new friends, break out the cookies and hot chocolate to help Donald mend his tattered Christmas spirit.
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Title: Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Character: Mr. Krebs
Released: September 30, 2001
Type: TV
The third installment of the “Law & Order” franchise takes viewers deep into the minds of its criminals while following the intense psychological approaches the Major Case Squad uses to solve its crimes.
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Title: Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Character: Wallace Thayer
Released: September 30, 2001
Type: TV
The third installment of the “Law & Order” franchise takes viewers deep into the minds of its criminals while following the intense psychological approaches the Major Case Squad uses to solve its crimes.
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Title: Disney's House of Mouse
Character: Jafar
Released: January 13, 2001
Type: TV
A very-recognizable audience of Disney animated characters gather into the House of Mouse nightclub to enjoy musical guests, cartoon shorts and Master of Ceremonies Mickey Mouse's comical introductions from the stage.
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Title: Disney's House of Mouse
Character: Jafar (voice)
Released: January 13, 2001
Type: TV
A very-recognizable audience of Disney animated characters gather into the House of Mouse nightclub to enjoy musical guests, cartoon shorts and Master of Ceremonies Mickey Mouse's comical introductions from the stage.
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Title: Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Character: Connecticut D.A.
Released: September 20, 1999
Type: TV
In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit. These are their stories.
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The Ice Storm
Title: The Ice Storm
Character: Ted Franklin
Released: February 5, 1997
Type: Movie
In the weekend after thanksgiving 1973 the Hood family is skidding out of control. Then an ice storm hits, the worst in a century.
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The Associate
Title: The Associate
Character: Hockey Game Executive
Released: October 25, 1996
Type: Movie
Laurel Ayres is a businesswoman trying to make it but unfortunately she works at a investment firm where she does all the work but all the senior investors like Frank Peterson grab all the credit. She then leaves and starts her own firm. While trying to find clients Laurel pretends that she has a male partner named Robert Cutty. And when she starts to do well all of her clients wants to meet Cutty which is difficult since he doesn't exist.
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Aladdin on Ice
Title: Aladdin on Ice
Character: Jafar (voice)
Released: November 17, 1995
Type: Movie
A retelling of the Disney film, Aladdin (1992). This was staged on ice, and featured songs and clips from the animated film.
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Shining Time Station: Second Chances
Title: Shining Time Station: Second Chances
Character: Tito Swing (Voice)
Released: September 25, 1995
Type: Movie
Billy's nephew, Kit, comes to visit the station
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Shining Time Station: One of the Family
Title: Shining Time Station: One of the Family
Character: Tito Swing
Released: September 23, 1995
Type: Movie
Mr. Conductor's sister and Kara's grandfather come for a visit. He builds a go-kart for Kara and wants her to participate in the annual race. Meanwhile, Mr. Conductor gets upset when his sister uses her magic to play tricks on others.
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Shining Time Station: Once Upon a Time
Title: Shining Time Station: Once Upon a Time
Character: Tito Swing (Voice)
Released: January 7, 1995
Type: Movie
Mysterious cowboy Ned Kincaid arrives at Shining Time Station and instantly builds a bond with Stacy Jones. A jealous Schemer resorts to his old devious ways in an attempt to win over her interest.
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The Return of Jafar
Title: The Return of Jafar
Character: Jafar (voice)
Released: May 20, 1994
Type: Movie
The evil Jafar escapes from the magic lamp as an all-powerful genie, ready to plot his revenge against Aladdin. From battling elusive villains atop winged horses, to dodging flames inside an exploding lava pit, it's up to Aladdin - with Princess Jasmine and the outrageously funny Genie by his side - to save the kingdom once and for all.
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Aladdin
Title: Aladdin
Character: Jafar (voice)
Released: November 25, 1992
Type: Movie
Princess Jasmine grows tired of being forced to remain in the palace, so she sneaks out into the marketplace, in disguise, where she meets street urchin Aladdin. The couple falls in love, although Jasmine may only marry a prince. After being thrown in jail, Aladdin becomes embroiled in a plot to find a mysterious lamp, with which the evil Jafar hopes to rule the land.
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The Making of Aladdin: A Whole New World
Title: The Making of Aladdin: A Whole New World
Character: Self
Released: November 25, 1992
Type: Movie
Hosted by John Rhys-Davies, a made-for-TV documentary details the work that went into the production of Aladdin, Disney's musical rendition of the classic Arabian Nights' tale. Animation fans are treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this family favorite, as well as to interviews with the director and cast members, who give their insights into the inspirations for the various characterizations and effects of the film, and also the efforts that were needed to bring this project to completion.
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Shining Time Station: 'Tis a Gift
Title: Shining Time Station: 'Tis a Gift
Character: Tito Swing (Voice)
Released: December 19, 1990
Type: Movie
It's Christmas at Shining Time Station! Stacy Jones is busy helping passengers, Schemer tries to win the role of Santa's helper for the Indian Valley Gala Holiday Pageant, Mr. Conductor tells the kids a story about Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends and helps them deal with a bratty kid, while a kind old passenger, Mr. Nicholas, arrives and brightens the holiday for everybody.
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A Shock to the System
Title: A Shock to the System
Character: Decorator in Bob's Office
Released: March 23, 1990
Type: Movie
Madison Avenue executive Graham Marshall has paid his dues. A talented and devoted worker, he has suffered through mounting bills and a nagging wife with one thing to look forward to: a well-deserved promotion. But when the promotion is given to a loud-mouthed yuppie associate, Graham unleashes his rage on an overly aggressive panhandler, who he accidently kills by pushing him into the path of an oncoming subway train. He re-thinks his problems with an entirely new solution. First, he arranges an "accident" for his annoying wife. Then he creates another "mishap" for his boss. It seems like the world is once more Graham's oyster…but a missing cigarette lighter and a prying police detective may change all that.
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Title: The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
Character: Waiter
Released: May 21, 1987
Type: TV
Molly Dodd — a mid-30s, divorced woman living in New York — faces the comedy and drama of a widely changing career, difficulties of apartment living, love life and its consequences, and more.
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Forever, Lulu
Title: Forever, Lulu
Character: Don
Released: November 13, 1986
Type: Movie
When Elaine, an adventurous young woman from Germany, arrives in New York City, she sets out to be a famous writer. After a brief stint at a mundane job, Elaine falls on hard times and also becomes intrigued by a mysterious stranger named Lulu. Before long, Elaine gets roped into situations involving theft, murder and the mob. Can the beleaguered expatriate with big dreams turn her life around and steer clear of crime and chaos?