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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
That Guy Dick Miller
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2014
Corman's World
Character: Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2011
American Grindhouse
Character: Himself
MOVIE • 2011
Machete Maidens Unleashed!
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2010
The Firm
Character: Lawyer Recruiter
MOVIE • 1993
The Howling
Character: Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1981
Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel
Character: Self
MOVIE • 1978
Cannonball
Character: All-Night Gas Station Attendant
MOVIE • 1976
Hollywood Boulevard
Character: Scotty
MOVIE • 1976
Truck Turner
Character: Cook (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1974
The Slams
Character: Portable Toilet Delivery Man (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1973
Crew
Crew Credits
That Guy Dick Miller
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 2014
Witches of East End
Role: Director
TV • 2013
Witches of East End
Role: Executive Producer
TV • 2013
The Client List
Role: Director
TV • 2012
A Gifted Man
Role: Director
TV • 2011
Brothers and Sisters
Role: Director
TV • 2006
Without a Trace
Role: Director
TV • 2002
The Court
Role: Director
TV • 2002
Crossing Jordan
Role: Director
TV • 2001
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Role: Director
TV • 1999
Brokedown Palace
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1999
In Cold Blood
Role: Director
TV • 1996
Picture Windows
Role: Director
TV • 1995
Picture Windows: Language of the Heart
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1995
Reform School Girl
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1994
ER
Role: Director
TV • 1994
ER
Role: Producer
TV • 1994
ER
Role: Co-Executive Producer
TV • 1994
Rebel Highway
Role: Director
TV • 1994
Bad Girls
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1994