
Jonathan Kaplan
Directing
Born 1947-11-25 · Paris, France · Died 2025-08-01
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.
Acting

That Guy Dick Miller
Self

Corman's World
Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)

American Grindhouse
Himself

Machete Maidens Unleashed!
Self

The Firm
Lawyer Recruiter

The Howling
Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)

Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel
Self

Cannonball
All-Night Gas Station Attendant

Hollywood Boulevard
Scotty

Truck Turner
Cook (uncredited)

The Slams
Portable Toilet Delivery Man (uncredited)
Crew

That Guy Dick Miller
Executive Producer

Witches of East End
Director

Witches of East End
Executive Producer

The Client List
Director

A Gifted Man
Director

Brothers and Sisters
Director

Without a Trace
Director

The Court
Director

Crossing Jordan
Director

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Director

Brokedown Palace
Director

In Cold Blood
Director

Picture Windows
Director

Picture Windows: Language of the Heart
Director

Reform School Girl
Director

ER
Director

ER
Co-Executive Producer

ER
Producer

ER
Consulting Producer

Rebel Highway
Director