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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2005
as Max Stern
2004
as Old Fred
2003
as Ian Philby
2003
as Police Commander
2001
as Jake Cowens
2001
as Philip Boulette
2000
as Pawn Shop Owner
1999
as Victor Sr.
1998
as George
1997
as Joe
1997
as CIA Man
1997
as Dr. Wren
1995
as Lt. Quinn
1994
as Mr. Jeffries
1994
as George
1994
as Sal Bontempo
1993
as Everett
1993
as Johnny Cabe
1993
as Det. Marty Algar
1992
as Joe Scanlon
1992
as Marty Cantor
1992
as Boone
1992
as Det. Robert Guy
1992
as Podjo Harris
1991
as Ralph
1991
as Captain Schreiber
1990
as Eddie Dane
1990
as Marcelles Santos
1988
as Unger
1986
as 1st Henchman
1986
as Bedroom Killer
1986
as Ed Sloan
1985
as Dixon
1985
as Karl
1983
as Rusher of Din: Pool Player
1981
as Tow Truck Dude
1981
as Farmer #2