Jonathan Kaplan

Born: 1947-11-25, Paris, France

Died: 2025-08-01

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

• Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
• Without a Trace (2002)
• Crossing Jordan (2001)
• Witches of East End (2013)
• The Client List (2012)
• Fallen Angels (1993)
• The Firm (1993)
• Rebel Highway (1994)
• The Accused (1988)
• Unlawful Entry (1992)
• The Howling (1981)
• Bad Girls (1994)
• Brokedown Palace (1999)
• Over the Edge (1979)
• Mr. Billion (1977)
• Truck Turner (1974)
• Truck Turner (1974)
• Night Call Nurses (1972)
• Hollywood Boulevard (1976)
• The Gentleman Bandit (1981)
• White Line Fever (1975)
• Girls of the White Orchid (1983)
• Immediate Family (1989)
• The Slams (1973)
• The Slams (1973)
• American Grindhouse (2011)
• Reform School Girl (1994)
• Heart Like a Wheel (1983)
• 11th Victim (1984)
• Picture Windows: Language of the Heart (1995)