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J.E. Freeman
Actor

J.E. Freeman

2 Feb 1946Born
9 Aug 2014Died
68Age at death
42Credits

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.

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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

Filmography

  1. 2007HeartlandSeries: Kosinski (1 episode)
  2. 2005The InsideSeries: Max Stern (1 episode)
  3. 2004Love, Death, Elvis & Oz: The Making of Wild at HeartFilm
  4. 2004Tremors 4: The Legend BeginsFilm: Old Fred
  5. 2003Mystery WomanFilm: Ian Philby
  6. 2003Nip/TuckSeries: Denny Boone (1 episode)
  7. 200344 Minutes: The North Hollywood Shoot-OutFilm: Police Commander
  8. 2001Along for the RideFilm: Jake Cowens
  9. 2001Suspended AnimationFilm: Philip Boulette
  10. 2000Skeleton WomanFilm: Luigi
  11. 2000Auggie RoseFilm: Pawn Shop Owner
  12. 1999GoFilm: Victor Sr.
  13. 1998Fool's GoldFilm: George
  14. 1997Dream with the FishesFilm: Joe
  15. 1997The Man Who Knew Too LittleFilm: CIA Man
  16. 1997Alien ResurrectionFilm: Dr. Wren
  17. 1995CopycatFilm: Lt. Quinn
  18. 1994ERSeries: Mr. Jeffries (1 episode)
  19. 1994There Goes My BabyFilm: George
  20. 1994It Could Happen to YouFilm: Sal Bontempo
  21. 1993Mother's BoysFilm: Everett
  22. 1993Fallen AngelsSeries: Johnny Cabe (1 episode)
  23. 1993Casualties of Love: The Long Island Lolita StoryFilm: Det. Marty Algar
  24. 1992Highlander: The SeriesSeries: Joe Scanlon (1 episode)
  25. 1992Patriot GamesFilm: Marty Cantor
  26. 1992The Fifth CornerSeries: Boone (6 episodes)
  27. 1992Till Death Us Do PartFilm: Det. Robert Guy
  28. 1992MemphisFilm: Podjo Harris
  29. 1991The DoctorFilm: Ralph
  30. 1991One Good CopFilm: Captain Schreiber
  31. 1990Miller's CrossingFilm: Eddie Dane
  32. 1990Wild at HeartFilm: Marcelles Santos
  33. 1988Terrorist on Trial: The United States vs. Salim AjamiFilm: Agent Peter Nello
  34. 1988The Couch TripFilm: Unger
  35. 1986FresnoSeries: 1st Henchman (5 episodes)
  36. 1986Ruthless PeopleFilm: Bedroom Killer
  37. 1986Hard TravelingFilm: Ed Sloan
  38. 1985ChaseFilm: Dixon
  39. 1985MacGyverSeries: Karl (1 episode)
  40. 1983Twice Upon a TimeFilm: Rusher of Din: Pool Player
  41. 1981An Eye for an EyeFilm: Tow Truck Dude
  42. 1981Bitter HarvestFilm: Farmer #2

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