Jonathan Kaplan (born November 25, 1947) is an American film producer and director. Kaplan was born in Paris, France. He is the son of film composer Sol Kaplan and actress Frances Heflin; the nephew of actor Van Heflin. He is 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
| Birth Location | Paris, France |
|---|---|
| Born | 1947-11-25 |
Movies
That Guy Dick Miller
as Himself
2014
Corman's World
as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
2011
American Grindhouse
as Himself
2011
Machete Maidens Unleashed!
as Self
2010
The Firm
as Lawyer Recruiter
1993
The Howling
as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
1981
1978
Cannonball
as All-Night Gas Station Attendant
1976
Hollywood Boulevard
as Scotty
1976
Truck Turner
as Cook (uncredited)
1974
The Slams
as Portable Toilet Delivery Man (uncredited)
1973
Movies
That Guy Dick Miller
Executive Producer
2014
Brokedown Palace
Director
1999
Reform School Girl
Director
1994
Bad Girls
Director
1994
Love Field
Director
1992
Unlawful Entry
Director
1992
Immediate Family
Director
1989
1989
The Accused
Director
1988
Project X
Director
1987
11th Victim
Director
1984
Girls of the White Orchid
Director
1983
Heart Like a Wheel
Director
1983
The Gentleman Bandit
Director
1981
The Hustler of Muscle Beach
Director
1980
Over the Edge
Director
1979
Mr. Billion
Writer
1977
Mr. Billion
Director
1977
White Line Fever
Writer
1975
White Line Fever
Director
1975
Truck Turner
Director
1974
The Slams
Director
1973
The Student Teachers
Director
1973
Night Call Nurses
Director
1972