



Jonathan Kaplan
Directing1947 Paris, France

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.
Known For
Acting History
2013
Witches of East End
TVDirector• 1 eps
The Client List
TVDirector• 1 eps
Witches of East End
TVExecutive Producer• 9 eps
2011
American Grindhouse
as Himself
A Gifted Man
TVDirector
2010
Machete Maidens Unleashed!
as Self
2006
Brothers and Sisters
TVDirector
2005
Crossing Jordan
TVDirector• 1 eps
2002
Without a Trace
TVDirector
1999
Brokedown Palace
Director
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
TVDirector
1996
In Cold Blood
TVDirector
1994
Reform School Girl
Director
Bad Girls
Director
ER
TVDirector
ER
TVCo-Executive Producer
ER
TVProducer
Rebel Highway
TVDirector• 1 eps
1993
The Firm
as Lawyer Recruiter
Fallen Angels
TVDirector• 1 eps
1992
Unlawful Entry
Director
Love Field
Director
1989
Immediate Family
Director
1988
The Accused
Director
1987
Project X
Director
1983
Girls of the White Orchid
Director
Heart Like a Wheel
Director
1981
The Howling
as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
1980
The Hustler of Muscle Beach
Director
1979
Over the Edge
Director
1977
Mr. Billion
Writer
Mr. Billion
Director
1976
Cannonball
as All-Night Gas Station Attendant
Hollywood Boulevard
as Scotty
1975
White Line Fever
Director
White Line Fever
Writer
1972
Night Call Nurses
Director





