Jonathan 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.
Acting
Movie
The Firm
as Lawyer Recruiter
1993
Movie
The Howling
as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
1981
Movie
Cannonball
as All-Night Gas Station Attendant
1976
Movie
Corman's World
as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
2011
Movie
Truck Turner
as Cook (uncredited)
1974
Movie
American Grindhouse
as Himself
2011
Movie
Machete Maidens Unleashed!
as Self
2010
Movie
Hollywood Boulevard
as Scotty
1976
Movie
That Guy Dick Miller
as Self
2014
Movie
The Slams
as Portable Toilet Delivery Man (uncredited)
1973
Movie
Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel
as Self
1978
Crew
TV
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Director
1999
TV
ER
Director
1994
Movie
The Accused
Director
1988
Movie
Brokedown Palace
Director
1999
Movie
Unlawful Entry
Director
1992
Movie
Project X
Director
1987
TV
Without a Trace
Director
2002
Movie
Bad Girls
Director
1994
TV
Witches of East End
Director
2013
TV
Brothers and Sisters
Director
2006
TV
Crossing Jordan
Director
2001
TV
The Client List
Director
2012