Personal Info
Known For:
Directing
Birthday:
November 25, 1947
Place of Birth:
Paris, France
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Jonathan Kaplan
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
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | That Guy Dick Miller | Self |
| 2011 | American Grindhouse | Himself |
| 2011 | Corman's World | Self - Filmmaker (archive footage) |
| 2010 | Machete Maidens Unleashed! | Self |
| 1993 | The Firm | Lawyer Recruiter |
| 1981 | The Howling | Gas Station Attendant (uncredited) |
| 1978 | Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel | Self |
| 1976 | Cannonball | All-Night Gas Station Attendant |
| 1976 | Hollywood Boulevard | Scotty |
| 1974 | Truck Turner | Cook (uncredited) |
| 1973 | The Slams | Portable Toilet Delivery Man (uncredited) |
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