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Jonathan Kaplan

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.

Acting History

2013
Witches of East End
TVDirector1 eps
The Client List
TVDirector1 eps
Witches of East End
TVExecutive Producer9 eps
2011
2006
2005
Crossing Jordan
TVDirector1 eps
2002
Without a Trace
TVDirector
1996
In Cold Blood
TVDirector
1994
Bad Girls
Director
ER
TVDirector
ER
TVCo-Executive Producer
ER
TVProducer
Rebel Highway
TVDirector1 eps
1993
The Firm
as Lawyer Recruiter
Fallen Angels
TVDirector1 eps
1992
Love Field
Director
1988
The Accused
Director
1987
Project X
Director
1981
The Howling
as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
1979
1977
1976
Cannonball
as All-Night Gas Station Attendant
1972

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Personal Info

Known For
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
11/25/1947
Day of Death
8/1/2025
Place of Birth
Paris, France