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Jonathan Kaplan

Jonathan Kaplan

Born: 1947-11-25 • 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.

Filmography
That Guy Dick Miller poster
That Guy Dick Miller
2014 • Self
Corman's World poster
Corman's World
2011 • Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
American Grindhouse poster
American Grindhouse
2011 • Himself
Machete Maidens Unleashed! poster
Machete Maidens Unleashed!
2010 • Self
The Firm poster
The Firm
1993 • Lawyer Recruiter
The Howling poster
The Howling
1981 • Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel poster
Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel
1978 • Self
Cannonball poster
Cannonball
1976 • All-Night Gas Station Attendant
Hollywood Boulevard poster
Hollywood Boulevard
1976 • Scotty
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Truck Turner
1974 • Cook (uncredited)
The Slams poster
The Slams
1973 • Portable Toilet Delivery Man (uncredited)