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Jonathan Kaplan
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Jonathan Kaplan

Born November 25, 1947 in Paris, France

Died August 1, 2025

11 films

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.

Filmography 11

Brokedown Palace (1999) movie poster
Brokedown Palace1999
Bad Girls (1994) movie poster
Bad Girls1994
Love Field (1992) movie poster
Love Field1992
Unlawful Entry (1992) movie poster
Unlawful Entry1992
The Accused (1988) movie poster
The Accused1988
Project X (1987) movie poster
Project X1987
Heart Like a Wheel (1983) movie poster
Heart Like a Wheel1983
Over the Edge (1979) movie poster
Over the Edge1979
Mr. Billion (1977) movie poster
Mr. Billion1977
White Line Fever (1975) movie poster
White Line Fever1975
Truck Turner (1974) movie poster
Truck Turner1974