Jonathan Kaplan

Directing

Jonathan Kaplan

Born November 25, 1947 Paris, France43 credits

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

Filmography

Corman's World
2011Corman's World
as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)Movie
The Court
2002The Court
DirectorTV
ER
1994ER
DirectorTV
Bad Girls
1994Bad Girls
DirectorMovie
The Firm
1993The Firm
as Lawyer RecruiterMovie
Love Field
1992Love Field
DirectorMovie
Unlawful Entry
1992Unlawful Entry
DirectorMovie
The Accused
1988The Accused
DirectorMovie
Project X
1987Project X
DirectorMovie
11th Victim
198411th Victim
DirectorMovie
The Howling
1981The Howling
as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)Movie
Over the Edge
1979Over the Edge
DirectorMovie
Mr. Billion
1977Mr. Billion
WriterMovie
Cannonball
1976Cannonball
as All-Night Gas Station AttendantMovie
Truck Turner
1974Truck Turner
as Cook (uncredited)Movie
The Slams
1973The Slams
as Portable Toilet Delivery Man (uncredited)Movie