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Jonathan Freeman

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  • Was a member of both the cast of Aladdin (1992) and the 2011 Broadway cast (where he reprised his role of Jafar), which he continued until January 2022. As of that date, he is the only performer to bridge a Disney movie-to-Broadway adaptation.
  • He has a fear of birds.
  • Was the voice of the notorious villain Jafar in Disney's 1992 animated feature Aladdin and reprised the role in the 1994 sequel, The Return of Jafar.
  • Starring on Broadway in Disney's "The Little Mermaid" as Grimsby. (January 2008)
  • Seattle, Wa., USA: Now preparing to reprise his role as Jafar in Disney's "Aladdin" as hopeful Broadway musical at the Fifth Avenue Theatre for July 21 opening. (June 2011)
  • Was nominated for Broadway's 1994 Tony Award as Best Actor (Featured Role - Musical) for a revival of "She Loves Me."
  • He is also known for performing Jukebox Puppet Band's Tito Swing on Shining Time Station (1989) which was in production around the same time as Disney's animated musical film "Aladdin".
  • On Broadway, in the revival of 42nd Street as Bert Barry (May 2002)
  • Played Roger De Bris in 'The Producers' on Broadway.
  • His husband Jace Coronado is a Broadway Actor. They appeared in the Broadway Musical of Aladdin Together.

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