Portrait of Jonathan Kaplan

Jonathan Kaplan

Directing

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.

Born: November 25, 1947

Place of Birth: Paris, France

Filmography

2011
Corman's World

as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)

2011
1993
The Firm

as Lawyer Recruiter

1981
The Howling

as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)

1976
Cannonball

as All-Night Gas Station Attendant

1976
1974
Truck Turner

as Cook (uncredited)

1973
The Slams

as Portable Toilet Delivery Man (uncredited)