
Jonathan Kaplan
Director
Born: November 25, 1947 (77 years old)
Died: August 1, 2025
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.
Filmography (38)
- Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel (1978, ★ 7.4)
- That Guy Dick Miller (2014, ★ 7)
- Corman's World (2011, ★ 7.1)
- The Accused (1988, ★ 7.1)
- Over the Edge (1979, ★ 7.1)
- ER (1994, ★ 7.8)
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999, ★ 7.9)
- The Howling (1981, ★ 6.6)
- The Slams (1973, ★ 6.4)
- Truck Turner (1974, ★ 6.4)
- American Grindhouse (2011, ★ 6.7)
- The Firm (1993, ★ 6.7)
- Machete Maidens Unleashed! (2010, ★ 6.6)
- Hollywood Boulevard (1976, ★ 5.5)
- Bad Girls (1994, ★ 5.4)
- Mr. Billion (1977, ★ 5.5)
- White Line Fever (1975, ★ 6)
- Brokedown Palace (1999, ★ 6.4)
- Witches of East End (2013, ★ 7.3)
- Cannonball (1976, ★ 5.5)
- Love Field (1992, ★ 6)
- Unlawful Entry (1992, ★ 6.2)
- Project X (1987, ★ 6.3)
- Brothers and Sisters (2006, ★ 7.1)
- Crossing Jordan (2001, ★ 7.2)
- Without a Trace (2002, ★ 7.2)
- The Student Teachers (1973, ★ 4.8)
- Girls of the White Orchid (1983, ★ 4.9)
- Immediate Family (1989, ★ 5.8)
- Heart Like a Wheel (1983, ★ 5.6)