Jonathan Kaplan
Director, Actor, Producer, Writer
25 November 1947 — 1 August 2025 (77 years)
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.
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| 1992 | Unlawful EntryOn Plex |
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| 1983 | Death Ride to OsakaOn Plex |
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| 1993 | The Firm · as Lawyer Recruiter |
| 1981 | The Howling · as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)On Plex |
| 1976 | Cannonball! · as All-Night Gas Station AttendantOn Plex |
| 1976 | Hollywood Boulevard · as ScottyOn Plex |
| 1974 | Truck Turner · as Cook (uncredited) |
| 1973 | The Slams · as Portable Toilet Delivery Man (uncredited) |
| 2014 | That Guy Dick Miller · as Executive Producer |
| 2013 | Witches of East End · as Executive Producer |
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| 2021 | Wide Streets + Narrow Minds · as Self |
| 2014 | That Guy Dick Miller · as Self |
| 2011 | Corman's World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel · as Self - Filmmaker (archive Footage)On Plex |
| 2010 | American Grindhouse · as Himself |
| 2010 | Machete Maidens Unleashed! · as Self |
| 1992 | HBO First Look · as Self |
| 1978 | Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel · as Self |
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| 2002 | Without a Trace · as Co-Executive Producer |