Jonathan Kaplan
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.
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Movies (30)
That Guy Dick Miller2014Self
Corman's World2011Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
American Grindhouse2011Himself
Machete Maidens Unleashed!2010Self
Brokedown Palace1999Directing
Picture Windows: Language of the Heart1995Directing
Reform School Girl1994Directing
Bad Girls1994Directing
The Firm1993Lawyer Recruiter
Love Field1992Directing
Unlawful Entry1992Directing
Immediate Family1989Directing
The Accused1988Directing
Project X1987Directing
11th Victim1984Directing
Girls of the White Orchid1983Directing
Heart Like a Wheel1983Directing
The Gentleman Bandit1981Directing
The Howling1981Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
The Hustler of Muscle Beach1980Directing
Over the Edge1979Directing
Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel1978Self
Mr. Billion1977Directing
Cannonball1976All-Night Gas Station Attendant
Hollywood Boulevard1976Scotty
White Line Fever1975Directing
Truck Turner1974Cook (uncredited)
The Slams1973Portable Toilet Delivery Man (uncredited)
The Student Teachers1973Directing
Night Call Nurses1972Directing
Shows (13)
Witches of East End2013Directing
The Client List2012Directing
A Gifted Man2011Directing
Brothers and Sisters2006Directing
Without a Trace2002Directing
The Court2002Directing
Crossing Jordan2001Directing
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit1999Directing
In Cold Blood1996Directing
Picture Windows1995Directing
ER1994Directing
Rebel Highway1994Directing
Fallen Angels1993Directing