
Jonathan Kaplan
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.
11
Films
0
TV Shows
35
Crew Credits
Known For
11 Credits
The Firm
as Lawyer Recruiter
1993

Cannonball
as All-Night Gas Station Attendant
1976

The Howling
as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
1981

That Guy Dick Miller
as Self
2014

Corman's World
as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
2011

Truck Turner
as Cook (uncredited)
1974

The Slams
as Portable Toilet Delivery Man (uncredited)
1973

Machete Maidens Unleashed!
as Self
2010

Hollywood Boulevard
as Scotty
1976

American Grindhouse
as Himself
2011

Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel
as Self
1978
Behind the Camera
35 Credits
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Director
1999

ER
Director, Producer
1994

Without a Trace
Director
2002

Crossing Jordan
Director
2001

Brothers and Sisters
Director
2006

The Client List
Director
2012

Witches of East End
Director
2013

Rebel Highway
Director
1994

Fallen Angels
Director
1993

A Gifted Man
Director
2011

The Accused
Director
1988

Love Field
Director
1992