6.2
Movie
Acting
J.E. Freeman
- Born
- Died
- (aged 68)
- Birthplace
- Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Credits
- 42 titles
Biography
J.E. Freeman (born February 2, 1946) is an American actor. He was a character actor, often cast in tough guy roles and authority figures. His first movie appearance was in the early 80's actionner An Eye for an Eye in which he plays a tow truck driver who minces words with Chuck Norris.
He is especially known for his menacing characters roles : the evil gangster Marcelles Santos in David Lynch's Wild at Heart, the terrifying Eddie Dane, ferocious gay hitman from Miller's Crossing, and the infamous scientist Mason Wren in Alien Resurrection. Other notable apparitions in : Ruthless People, Patriot Games, Copycat and Go.
He is openly gay. In 2009, he published a letter to the editor on sfgate.com, detailing his reminiscences of the 1969 Stonewall riots.
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Signature work
Known For
6.2
Movie
7.0
Movie
Wild at Heart
7.4
Movie
Miller's Crossing
6.7
Movie
Patriot Games
6.5
Movie
Copycat
6.7
Movie
It Could Happen to You
7.7
TV
MacGyver
7.8
TV
ER
7.0
Movie
Go
6.4
Movie
The Man Who Knew Too Little
5.7
Movie
Tremors 4: The Legend Begins
7.2
TV
Nip/Tuck
6.6
Movie
Ruthless People
7.4
TV
Highlander: The Series
5.3
Movie
An Eye for an Eye
6.6
Movie
44 Minutes: The North Hollywood Shoot-Out
5.5
Movie
The Couch Trip
5.7
Movie
One Good Cop
Acting credits 42
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Heartland TV | Kosinski (1 ep) |
| 2005 | The Inside TV | Max Stern (1 ep) |
| 2004 | Love, Death, Elvis & Oz: The Making of Wild at Heart Film | |
| 2004 | Tremors 4: The Legend Begins Film | Old Fred |
| 2003 | Mystery Woman Film | Ian Philby |
| 2003 | Nip/Tuck TV | Denny Boone (1 ep) |
| 2003 | 44 Minutes: The North Hollywood Shoot-Out Film | Police Commander |
| 2001 | Along for the Ride Film | Jake Cowens |
| 2001 | Suspended Animation Film | Philip Boulette |
| 2000 | Skeleton Woman Film | Luigi |
| 2000 | Auggie Rose Film | Pawn Shop Owner |
| 1999 | Go Film | Victor Sr. |
| 1998 | Fool's Gold Film | George |
| 1997 | Dream with the Fishes Film | Joe |
| 1997 | The Man Who Knew Too Little Film | CIA Man |
| 1997 | Alien Resurrection Film | Dr. Wren |
| 1995 | Copycat Film | Lt. Quinn |
| 1994 | ER TV | Mr. Jeffries (1 ep) |
| 1994 | There Goes My Baby Film | George |
| 1994 | It Could Happen to You Film | Sal Bontempo |
| 1993 | Mother's Boys Film | Everett |
| 1993 | Fallen Angels TV | Johnny Cabe (1 ep) |
| 1993 | Casualties of Love: The Long Island Lolita Story Film | Det. Marty Algar |
| 1992 | Highlander: The Series TV | Joe Scanlon (1 ep) |
| 1992 | Patriot Games Film | Marty Cantor |
| 1992 | The Fifth Corner TV | Boone (6 ep) |
| 1992 | Till Death Us Do Part Film | Det. Robert Guy |
| 1992 | Memphis Film | Podjo Harris |
| 1991 | The Doctor Film | Ralph |
| 1991 | One Good Cop Film | Captain Schreiber |
| 1990 | Miller's Crossing Film | Eddie Dane |
| 1990 | Wild at Heart Film | Marcelles Santos |
| 1988 | Terrorist on Trial: The United States vs. Salim Ajami Film | Agent Peter Nello |
| 1988 | The Couch Trip Film | Unger |
| 1986 | Fresno TV | 1st Henchman (5 ep) |
| 1986 | Ruthless People Film | Bedroom Killer |
| 1986 | Hard Traveling Film | Ed Sloan |
| 1985 | Chase Film | Dixon |
| 1985 | MacGyver TV | Karl (1 ep) |
| 1983 | Twice Upon a Time Film | Rusher of Din: Pool Player |
| 1981 | An Eye for an Eye Film | Tow Truck Dude |
| 1981 | Bitter Harvest Film | Farmer #2 |