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. ​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Farmer #2
Bitter Harvest
Eddie Dane
Miller's Crossing
Marcelles Santos
Wild at Heart
Lt. Quinn
Copycat
Old Fred
Tremors 4: The Legend Begins
Dr. Wren
Alien Resurrection
Marty Cantor
Patriot Games
Philip Boulette
Suspended Animation
Captain Schreiber
One Good Cop
Ian Philby
Mystery Woman
Jake Cowens
Along for the Ride
Police Commander
44 Minutes: The North Hollywood Shoot-Out
Bedroom Killer
Ruthless People
Podjo Harris
Memphis
George
Fool's Gold
Ralph
The Doctor
Everett
Mother's Boys
CIA Man
The Man Who Knew Too Little
Dixon
Chase
Tow Truck Dude
An Eye for an Eye
Sal Bontempo
It Could Happen to You
Det. Robert Guy
Till Death Us Do Part
Joe
Dream with the Fishes
Ed Sloan
Hard Traveling
George
There Goes My Baby
Det. Marty Algar
Casualties of Love: The Long Island Lolita Story
Victor Sr.
Go
Pawn Shop Owner
Auggie Rose
Rusher of Din: Pool Player
Twice Upon a Time
Unger
The Couch Trip
Love, Death, Elvis & Oz: The Making of Wild at Heart
Agent Peter Nello
Terrorist on Trial: The United States vs. Salim Ajami
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
32
Gender
Male
Birthday
1946-02-02
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Also Known As