American politician
Was nominated for Broadways 1994 Tony Award as Best Actor (Featured Role - Musical) for a revival of "She Loves Me."
Was the voice of the notorious villain Jafar in Disneys 1992 animated feature Aladdin and reprised the role in the 1994 sequel, The Return of Jafar.
(May 2002) On Broadway, in the revival of 42nd Street as Bert Barry
(January 2008) Starring on Broadway in Disneys "The Little Mermaid" as Grimsby.
(June 2011) Seattle, Wa., USA: Now preparing to reprise his role as Jafar in Disneys "Aladdin" as hopeful Broadway musical at the Fifth Avenue Theatre for July 21 opening.
He has a fear of birds.
Only actor to be a member of both the cast of Aladdin and the 2011 Broadway cast (where he reprised his role of Jafar).
He is also known for performing Jukebox Puppet Bands Tito Swing on "Shining Time Station" which was in production around the same time as Disneys animated musical film "Aladdin".
Member of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) since 2010.
I grew up on Disney movies and, as a kid, I always liked the villains. I,loved everything about them - their scale and magic powers - that,always appealed to me. So when I got the opportunity to take on Jafar,for the film, it was a childhood dream come true.
