
Jonathan Kaplan
Known for Directing · 11 credits
- Born
- 1947-11-25
- Died
- 2025-08-01
- Place of birth
- Paris, France
- Also known as
- Jonathan Dark · Jonathan Stewart Kaplan
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.
Known For
Movies (11)

The Firm
1993
as Lawyer Recruiter

The Howling
1981
as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)

Cannonball
1976
as All-Night Gas Station Attendant

Corman's World
2011
as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)

American Grindhouse
2011
as Himself

Truck Turner
1974
as Cook (uncredited)

Hollywood Boulevard
1976
as Scotty

Machete Maidens Unleashed!
2010
as Self

The Slams
1973
as Portable Toilet Delivery Man (uncredited)

Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel
1978
as Self

That Guy Dick Miller
2014
as Self
About 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. K… With 11 credits spanning from 1973 to 2014, Jonathan Kaplan has appeared in 11 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular Jonathan Kaplan Movies
- The Firm (1993) — as Lawyer Recruiter
- The Howling (1981) — as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
- Cannonball (1976) — as All-Night Gas Station Attendant
- Corman's World (2011) — as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
- American Grindhouse (2011) — as Himself
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