
Jonathan Kaplan
Known for department: Directing
Birthday: 1947-11-25 – 2025-08-01
Place of birth: Paris, France
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.
Known for

Cannonball
1976All-Night Gas Station Attendant
The Howling
1981Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
Hollywood Boulevard
1976Scotty
The Slams
1973Portable Toilet Delivery Man (uncredited)
Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel
1978Self
Truck Turner
1974Cook (uncredited)
American Grindhouse
2011Himself
That Guy Dick Miller
2014Self
The Firm
1993Lawyer Recruiter
Machete Maidens Unleashed!
2010Self