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