Jonathan Kaplan

10 titles·Since 1974

November 25, 1947 · Paris, France

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.

Frequently works with

Madeleine Stowe

2 titles together

Slim Pickens

2 titles together

Filmography (10)

Brokedown Palace

1999 · Director

Bad Girls

1994 · Director

Love Field

1992 · Director

Unlawful Entry

1992 · Director

The Accused

1988 · Director

Project X

1987 · Director

Over the Edge

1979 · Director

Mr. Billion

1977 · Director

White Line Fever

1975 · Director

Truck Turner

1974 · Director

November 25, 1947 · Paris, France

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.