Quick Facts
Born:
1946-02-02
Birthplace:
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Credits:
42 Total Roles
J.E. Freeman
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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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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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Known For
Alien Resurrection
Dr. Wren
Wild at Heart
Marcelles Santos
Miller's Crossing
Eddie Dane
Patriot Games
Marty Cantor
Copycat
Lt. Quinn
It Could Happen to You
Sal Bontempo
ER
Mr. Jeffries
MacGyver
Karl
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Heartland TV | Kosinski |
| 2005 | The Inside TV | Max Stern |
| 2004 | Love, Death, Elvis & Oz: The Making of Wild at Heart MOVIE | Self |
| 2004 | Tremors 4: The Legend Begins MOVIE | Old Fred |
| 2003 | Mystery Woman MOVIE | Ian Philby |
| 2003 | Nip/Tuck TV | Denny Boone |
| 2003 | 44 Minutes: The North Hollywood Shoot-Out MOVIE | Police Commander |
| 2001 | Along for the Ride MOVIE | Jake Cowens |
| 2001 | Suspended Animation MOVIE | Philip Boulette |
| 2000 | Skeleton Woman MOVIE | Luigi |