
Jonathan Kaplan
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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.
Born: November 25, 1947 · Paris, France
Filmography (37)

That Guy Dick Miller
2014

Witches of East End
2013

The Client List
2012

Corman's World
2011

A Gifted Man
2011

American Grindhouse
2011

Machete Maidens Unleashed!
2010

Brothers and Sisters
2006

Without a Trace
2002

Crossing Jordan
2001

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999

Brokedown Palace
1999

In Cold Blood
1996

Reform School Girl
1994

ER
1994

Rebel Highway
1994

Bad Girls
1994

Fallen Angels
1993

The Firm
1993

Love Field
1992

Unlawful Entry
1992

Immediate Family
1989

Roller Blade Warriors: Taken by Force
1989

The Accused
1988

Project X
1987

Girls of the White Orchid
1983

Heart Like a Wheel
1983

The Howling
1981

Over the Edge
1979

Mr. Billion
1977

Cannonball
1976

Hollywood Boulevard
1976

White Line Fever
1975

Truck Turner
1974

The Slams
1973

The Student Teachers
1973

Night Call Nurses
1972
