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Jonathan Kaplan

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Jonathan Kaplan

Known For

Directing

Gender

Male

Birthday

Nov 25, 1947 (78 years old)

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.

Known For

Acting
2014That Guy Dick MillerSelf
2011American GrindhouseHimself
2011Corman's WorldSelf - Filmmaker (archive footage)
2010Machete Maidens Unleashed!Self
1993The FirmLawyer Recruiter
1981The HowlingGas Station Attendant (uncredited)
1978Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild AngelSelf
1976CannonballAll-Night Gas Station Attendant
1976Hollywood BoulevardScotty
1974Truck TurnerCook (uncredited)
1973The SlamsPortable Toilet Delivery Man (uncredited)
Production
2014That Guy Dick MillerExecutive Producer
2013Witches of East EndExecutive Producer
1994ERProducer
1994ERCo-Executive Producer
1989Roller Blade Warriors: Taken by ForceProducer
Directing
2013Witches of East EndDirector
2012The Client ListDirector
2011A Gifted ManDirector
2006Brothers and SistersDirector
2002Without a TraceDirector
2002The CourtDirector
2001Crossing JordanDirector
1999Brokedown PalaceDirector
1999Law & Order: Special Victims UnitDirector
1996In Cold BloodDirector
1995Picture Windows: Language of the HeartDirector
1995Picture WindowsDirector
1994Bad GirlsDirector
1994Reform School GirlDirector
1994ERDirector
1994Rebel HighwayDirector
1993Fallen AngelsDirector
1992Love FieldDirector
1992Unlawful EntryDirector
1989Immediate FamilyDirector
1988The AccusedDirector
1987Project XDirector
198411th VictimDirector
1983Girls of the White OrchidDirector
1983Heart Like a WheelDirector
1981The Gentleman BanditDirector
1980The Hustler of Muscle BeachDirector
1979Over the EdgeDirector
1977Mr. BillionDirector
1975White Line FeverDirector
1974Truck TurnerDirector
1973The SlamsDirector
1973The Student TeachersDirector
1972Night Call NursesDirector
Writing
1977Mr. BillionWriter
1975White Line FeverWriter