Jonathan Kaplan
Born: 1947-11-25 in Paris, France
Died: 2025-08-01
Known For: Directing
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
2014
- That Guy Dick Miller as Self
2013
- Witches of East End ... (Director)
2012
- The Client List ... (Director)
2011
- A Gifted Man ... (Director)
- Corman's World as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
- American Grindhouse as Himself
2010
- Machete Maidens Unleashed! as Self
2006
- Brothers and Sisters ... (Director)
2002
- Without a Trace ... (Director)
- The Court ... (Director)
2001
- Crossing Jordan ... (Director)
1999
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit ... (Director)
- Brokedown Palace ... (Director)
1996
- In Cold Blood ... (Director)
1995
- Picture Windows ... (Director)
- Picture Windows: Language of the Heart ... (Director)
1994
- ER ... (Director)
- Bad Girls ... (Director)
- Rebel Highway ... (Director)
- Reform School Girl ... (Director)
1993
- Fallen Angels ... (Director)
- The Firm as Lawyer Recruiter
1992
- Love Field ... (Director)
- Unlawful Entry ... (Director)
1989
- Immediate Family ... (Director)
- Roller Blade Warriors: Taken by Force ... (Producer)
1988
- The Accused ... (Director)
1987
- Project X ... (Director)
1984
- 11th Victim ... (Director)
1983
- Heart Like a Wheel ... (Director)
- Girls of the White Orchid ... (Director)
1981
- The Howling as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
- The Gentleman Bandit ... (Director)
1980
- The Hustler of Muscle Beach ... (Director)
1979
- Over the Edge ... (Director)
1978
1977
- Mr. Billion ... (Writer)
1976
- Cannonball as All-Night Gas Station Attendant
- Hollywood Boulevard as Scotty
1975
- White Line Fever ... (Director)
1974
- Truck Turner as Cook (uncredited)
1973
- The Student Teachers ... (Director)
- The Slams as Portable Toilet Delivery Man (uncredited)
1972
- Night Call Nurses ... (Director)
1970
- Street Scenes 1970 ... (Production Office Coordinator)