Jonathan Kaplan
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- November 25, 1947
- Died
- August 1, 2025
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
That Guy Dick Miller 2014
as Self, Executive Producer
Corman's World 2011
as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
American Grindhouse 2011
as Himself
Machete Maidens Unleashed! 2010
as Self
Brokedown Palace 1999
Director
Picture Windows: Language of the Heart 1995
Director
Reform School Girl 1994
Director
Bad Girls 1994
Director
The Firm 1993
as Lawyer Recruiter
Love Field 1992
Director
Unlawful Entry 1992
Director
Immediate Family 1989
Director
Roller Blade Warriors: Taken by Force 1989
Producer
The Accused 1988
Director
Project X 1987
Director
11th Victim 1984
Director
Girls of the White Orchid 1983
Director
Heart Like a Wheel 1983
Director
The Gentleman Bandit 1981
Director
The Howling 1981
as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
The Hustler of Muscle Beach 1980
Director
Over the Edge 1979
Director
Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel 1978
as Self
Mr. Billion 1977
Writer, Director
Cannonball 1976
as All-Night Gas Station Attendant
Hollywood Boulevard 1976
as Scotty
White Line Fever 1975
Director, Writer
Truck Turner 1974
as Cook (uncredited), Director
The Slams 1973
as Portable Toilet Delivery Man (uncredited), Director
The Student Teachers 1973
Director
Night Call Nurses 1972
Director
Street Scenes 1970 1970
Production Office Coordinator
Credits from TMDB.