Jonathan Kaplan
Known for: Directing
Born: November 25, 1947
Died: August 1, 2025
Place of birth: Paris, France
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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Filmography
32 movies · 13 TV shows, newest first
7.0
That Guy Dick Miller
2014
7.3
Witches of East End
2013
6.6
The Client List
2012
7.0
Corman's World
2011
6.4
A Gifted Man
2011
6.7
American Grindhouse
2011
6.6
Machete Maidens Unleashed!
2010
7.1
Brothers and Sisters
2006
7.2
Without a Trace
2002
10.0
The Court
2002
7.2
Crossing Jordan
2001
8.0
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
6.5
Brokedown Palace
1999
6.1
In Cold Blood
1996
10.0
Picture Windows
1995
10.0
Picture Windows: Language of the Heart
1995
4.8
Reform School Girl
1994
7.8
ER
1994
8.0
Rebel Highway
1994
5.3
Bad Girls
1994
6.6
Fallen Angels
1993
6.7
The Firm
1993
6.1
Love Field
1992
6.3
Unlawful Entry
1992
5.9
Immediate Family
1989
3.3
Roller Blade Warriors: Taken by Force
1989
7.1
The Accused
1988
6.3
Project X
1987
4.0
11th Victim
1984
5.0
Girls of the White Orchid
1983
5.9
Heart Like a Wheel
1983
5.7
The Gentleman Bandit
1981
6.6
The Howling
1981
5.8
The Hustler of Muscle Beach
1980
7.1
Over the Edge
1979
7.7
Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel
1978
5.5
Mr. Billion
1977
5.6
Cannonball
1976
5.6
Hollywood Boulevard
1976
6.0
White Line Fever
1975
6.5
Truck Turner
1974
6.5
The Slams
1973
5.8
The Student Teachers
1973
4.4
Night Call Nurses
1972
5.5
Street Scenes 1970
1970