Jonathan Kaplan
Directing
Born November 25, 1947 · Paris, France
Died August 1, 2025
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
Directing
Brokedown Palace
1999 · Director
Bad Girls
1994 · Director
Reform School Girl
1994 · Director
Love Field
1992 · Director
Unlawful Entry
1992 · Director
Immediate Family
1989 · Director
The Accused
1988 · Director
Project X
1987 · Director
Girls of the White Orchid
1983 · Director
Heart Like a Wheel
1983 · Director
Over the Edge
1979 · Director
Mr. Billion
1977 · Director
White Line Fever
1975 · Director
Truck Turner
1974 · Director
The Slams
1973 · Director
The Student Teachers
1973 · Director
Night Call Nurses
1972 · Director
Acting
That Guy Dick Miller
2014 · Self
American Grindhouse
2011 · Himself
Corman's World
2011 · Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
Machete Maidens Unleashed!
2010 · Self
The Firm
1993 · Lawyer Recruiter
The Howling
1981 · Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
Cannonball
1976 · All-Night Gas Station Attendant
Hollywood Boulevard
1976 · Scotty
Truck Turner
1974 · Cook (uncredited)
The Slams
1973 · Portable Toilet Delivery Man (uncredited)