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Jonathan Kaplan

Director, Actor, Producer, Writer, Additional Credits
Born November 25, 1947Died August 1, 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.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Unlawful Entry
  • The Client List
  • Over the Edge
  • Cannonball!
  • Hollywood Boulevard
  • Death Ride to Osaka

Known For

  • ER
  • The Accused
  • Brokedown Palace
  • Unlawful Entry
  • Bad Girls
  • Project X
  • Over the Edge
  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
  • A Gifted Man
  • Without a Trace
  • Love Field
  • Truck Turner
  • Brothers & Sisters
  • White Line Fever
  • Immediate Family
  • Heart Like a Wheel
  • Mr. Billion
  • Witches of East End
  • The Client List
  • In Cold Blood

Jonathan Kaplan Filmography

1993
The Firm · as Lawyer Recruiter
1981
The Howling · as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
1976
Cannonball! · as All-Night Gas Station Attendant
1976
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 (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
1994
ER (TV Series)
1989

2014
2011
Corman's World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel · as Self - Filmmaker (archive Footage)
2010
American Grindhouse · as Himself
2010
1992
HBO First Look (TV Series) · as Self
1978

2002
Without a Trace (TV Series) · as Co-Executive Producer

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