J. E. Freeman

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Biography

E. Freeman worked on daytime soaps in New York and on stage in San Francisco -- winning praise for his performances in "American Buffalo" and "Getting Out" -- before moving to Los Angeles in the mid 80s and settling into continuous work in TV and films. Freeman started working in films around 1981, playing a small role in the Chuck Norris actioner, "An Eye for an Eye," and as the "Tow Truck Dude" in "Martial Arts." Although he won praise for …
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Job Title

Actor

Career Milestones

Appeared on Ted Mack Amateur Hour

Born and raised in NYC

Joined Marines after high school graduation

Played roles on several daytime soaps including "The Edge of Night" and "One Life to Live"

Stage appearances included "Holy Ghosts", "Landscape of the Body", "Getting Out" and "American Buffalo"

1974

Moved to San Francisco, CA

1981

Made film debut in "An Eye for an Eye"

1985

Moved to Los Angeles

1986

Played serial killer in "Ruthless People"; Lead in "Hard Traveling"

1990

Co-starred as Dane, the gay killer, in "Miller's Crossing"

1992

Co-starred in series, "The Fifth Corner"