Jonathan Kaplan

Personal Info

Known For

Directing

Known Credits

11

Gender

Male

Birthday

1947-11-25

Day of death

2025-08-01 (77 years old)

Place of Birth

Paris, France

Jonathan 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

  • The Firm

    The Firm

  • Hollywood Boulevard

    Hollywood Boulevard

  • The Slams

    The Slams

  • The Howling

    The Howling

  • Cannonball

    Cannonball

  • Corman's World

    Corman's World

  • American Grindhouse

    American Grindhouse

  • Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel

    Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel

  • Machete Maidens Unleashed!

    Machete Maidens Unleashed!

  • Truck Turner

    Truck Turner

  • That Guy Dick Miller

    That Guy Dick Miller