Jonathan Kaplan
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
The roles that explain the career.
Filmography
26 credits across 4 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | American Grindhouse | Himself | Film |
| 2010 | Machete Maidens Unleashed! | Self | Film |
| 1999 | Brokedown Palace | Director | Film |
| 1994 | Bad Girls | Director | Film |
| 1994 | Reform School Girl | Director | Film |
| 1992 | Unlawful Entry | Director | Film |
| 1992 | Love Field | Director | Film |
| 1989 | Immediate Family | Director | Film |
| 1989 | Roller Blade Warriors: Taken by Force | Producer | Film |
| 1987 | Project X | Director | Film |
| 1984 | 11th Victim | Director | Film |
| 1983 | Heart Like a Wheel | Director | Film |
| 1983 | Girls of the White Orchid | Director | Film |
| 1981 | The Gentleman Bandit | Director | Film |
| 1980 | The Hustler of Muscle Beach | Director | Film |
| 1979 | Over the Edge | Director | Film |
| 1977 | Mr. Billion | Director | Film |
| 1977 | Mr. Billion | Writer | Film |
| 1976 | Hollywood Boulevard | Scotty | Film |
| 1975 | White Line Fever | Director | Film |
| 1975 | White Line Fever | Writer | Film |
| 1974 | Truck Turner | Director | Film |
| 1973 | The Slams | Portable Toilet Delivery Man (uncredited) | Film |
| 1973 | The Slams | Director | Film |
| 1973 | The Student Teachers | Director | Film |
| 1972 | Night Call Nurses | Director | Film |
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