Directing
Jonathan Kaplan
Also Known As: Jonathan Dark, Jonathan Stewart Kaplan
Birth Date
November 25, 1947
Death Date
August 1, 2025
(passed away at 77)
Place of Birth
Paris, France
Popularity
trending_up1
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.
Photos
The Firm
Lawyer Recruiter
1993
The Howling
Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
1981
Cannonball
All-Night Gas Station Attendant
1976
Corman's World
Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
2011
Truck Turner
Cook (uncredited)
1974
That Guy Dick Miller
Self
2014
American Grindhouse
Himself
2011
Hollywood Boulevard
Scotty
1976
Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel
Self
1978
Machete Maidens Unleashed!
Self
2010
The Slams
Portable Toilet Delivery Man (uncredited)
1973