Directing
Jonathan Kaplan
EN cinema · 32 credits
Born
25 November 1947
Died
1 August 2025 (aged 77)
Birthplace
Paris, France
Also known as Jonathan Dark · Jonathan Stewart Kaplan
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
That Guy Dick Miller
as Self, Executive Producer
American Grindhouse
as Himself
Corman's World
as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
Brokedown Palace
Director
Bad Girls
Director
Reform School Girl
Director
The Firm
as Lawyer Recruiter
Love Field
Director
Unlawful Entry
Director
Immediate Family
Director
The Accused
Director
Project X
Director
11th Victim
Director
Heart Like a Wheel
Director
The Howling
as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
The Gentleman Bandit
Director
Over the Edge
Director
Mr. Billion
Writer, Director
Cannonball
as All-Night Gas Station Attendant
Hollywood Boulevard
as Scotty
White Line Fever
Director, Writer
Truck Turner
as Cook (uncredited), Director
The Slams
as Portable Toilet Delivery Man (uncredited), Director
The Student Teachers
Director
Night Call Nurses
Director
Street Scenes 1970
Production Office Coordinator