JONATHAN KAPLAN

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

Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
Himself
1993·
The Firm
Lawyer Recruiter
Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
All-Night Gas Station Attendant
Cook (uncredited)
1973·
The Slams
Portable Toilet Delivery Man (uncredited)

Production

Executive Producer
Executive Producer, Director
Director
Director
Director
2002·
The Court
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
1994·
ER
Co-Executive Producer, Director, Producer
Director
1994·
Bad Girls
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
1987·
Project X
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director, Writer
Writer, Director
Director
Director
1973·
The Slams
Director
Director