
Jonathan Kaplan
Born
1947-11-25
Place of birth
Paris, France
Died
2025-08-01
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 "Infat...
Known for

The Firm
Lawyer Recruiter

The Howling
Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)

Cannonball
All-Night Gas Station Attendant

Corman's World
Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)

American Grindhouse
Himself

Truck Turner
Cook (uncredited)

Machete Maidens Unleashed!
Self

Hollywood Boulevard
Scotty

That Guy Dick Miller
Self

The Slams
Portable Toilet Delivery Man (uncredited)

Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel
Self