Jonathan Freeman

Jonathan Freeman born February 5 1950 is an American actor puppeteer and singer who is best known for voicing Jafar in Disneys 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 AMCs 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 Tonynominated role in She Loves Me