About
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 Miller2014 · Executive Producer
Brokedown Palace1999 · Director
Picture Windows: Language of the Heart1995 · Director
Reform School Girl1994 · Director
Bad Girls1994 · Director
Love Field1992 · Director
Unlawful Entry1992 · Director
Immediate Family1989 · Director
Roller Blade Warriors: Taken by Force1989 · Producer
The Accused1988 · Director
Project X1987 · Director
11th Victim1984 · Director
Girls of the White Orchid1983 · Director
Heart Like a Wheel1983 · Director
The Gentleman Bandit1981 · Director
The Hustler of Muscle Beach1980 · Director
Over the Edge1979 · Director
Mr. Billion1977 · Writer, Director
White Line Fever1975 · Director, Writer
Truck Turner1974 · Director