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Jonathan Freeman was born on February 5, 1950 in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Jonathan Freeman is listed as a stage actor, television actor and voice actor. That works out to 76 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Ohio University.
My Take
Jonathan Freeman delights me precisely because he is the rare actor inseparable from a single iconic creation. His silky, scheming voice gave Jafar in Disney's Aladdin a villainy that generations can still recite, and his commitment astonishes me: decades later he returned to play the same character in the flesh on Broadway. That kind of devotion to one role, across animation, video games and live theater, speaks to a craftsman who treasures his work. A trained stage actor and puppeteer from Ohio, he embodies the dignified character performer, and I genuinely applaud careers built on this depth.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jonathan Freeman
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョナサン・フリーマン
- Reading
- じょなさん・ふりーまん
- Born
- February 5, 1950 (age 76)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Tiger
- Origin
- Cleveland, Ohio, United States
- Occupation
- stage actor / television actor / voice actor / cinematographer / dub actor
2. Background
- University
- Ohio University
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan%20Freeman%20(actor)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q940328
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jonathan Freeman born?
Born February 5, 1950 (age 76).
Where is Jonathan Freeman from?
Jonathan Freeman is from Cleveland, Ohio, United States.
What does Jonathan Freeman do?
Jonathan Freeman works as stage actor, television actor, voice actor, cinematographer, dub actor.
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