JONATHAN KAPLAN

Jonathan Kaplan
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: November 25, 1947
Deathday: August 1, 2025
Place of Birth: Paris, France
Biography
Jonathan Kaplan (November 25, 1947 - August 1, 2025) was an American film producer and director. Kaplan was born in Paris, France. He was the son of film composer Sol Kaplan and actress Frances Heflin; the nephew of actor Van Heflin. He was the brother of actresses Nora Heflin and Mady Kaplan. His film The Accused (1988), earned actress Jodie Foster her first Oscar for Best Actress and was nominated for the Golden Bear at the 39th Berlin International Film Festival. Kaplan received 5 Emmy nominations for his roles directing and producing ER. Kaplan directed Rod Stewart's music video for "Infatuation" in 1984.
Filmography
Starring
2014·
That Guy Dick MillerSelf
2011·
Corman's WorldSelf - Filmmaker (archive footage)
2011·
American GrindhouseHimself
Self
1993·
The FirmLawyer Recruiter
1981·
The HowlingGas Station Attendant (uncredited)
Self
1976·
Hollywood BoulevardScotty
1976·
CannonballAll-Night Gas Station Attendant
1974·
Truck TurnerCook (uncredited)
1973·
The SlamsPortable Toilet Delivery Man (uncredited)
Production
2014·
That Guy Dick MillerExecutive Producer
2013·
Witches of East EndExecutive Producer, Director
2012·
The Client ListDirector
2011·
A Gifted ManDirector
2006·
Brothers and SistersDirector
2002·
The CourtDirector
2002·
Without a TraceDirector
2001·
Crossing JordanDirector
Director
1999·
Brokedown PalaceDirector
1996·
In Cold BloodDirector
1995·
Picture WindowsDirector
Director
1994·
Rebel HighwayDirector
1994·
ERCo-Executive Producer, Director, Producer
1994·
Reform School GirlDirector
1994·
Bad GirlsDirector
1993·
Fallen AngelsDirector
1992·
Unlawful EntryDirector
1992·
Love FieldDirector
Producer
1989·
Immediate FamilyDirector
1988·
The AccusedDirector
1987·
Project XDirector
1984·
11th VictimDirector
1983·
Heart Like a WheelDirector
Director
1981·
The Gentleman BanditDirector
Director
1979·
Over the EdgeDirector
1977·
Mr. BillionDirector, Writer
1975·
White Line FeverWriter, Director
1974·
Truck TurnerDirector
1973·
The Student TeachersDirector
1973·
The SlamsDirector
1972·
Night Call NursesDirector