Jonathan Kaplan
Born November 25, 1947 (Age: 78)
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Paris, France
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.
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.
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Filmography
The Firm
1993
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as Lawyer Recruiter
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Age: 45
The Howling
1981
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as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
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Age: 33
Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel
1978
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as Self
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Age: 30
Cannonball
1976
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as All-Night Gas Station Attendant
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Age: 28
Truck Turner
1974
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as Cook (uncredited)
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Age: 26
The Slams
1973
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as Portable Toilet Delivery Man (uncredited)
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Age: 25