Jonathan Kaplan
Director
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.
Filmography
The Firm
as Lawyer Recruiter 1993
The Howling
as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited) 1981
Cannonball
as All-Night Gas Station Attendant 1976
Corman's World
as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage) 2011
American Grindhouse
as Himself 2011
Truck Turner
as Cook (uncredited) 1974
Machete Maidens Unleashed!
as Self 2010
Hollywood Boulevard
as Scotty 1976
That Guy Dick Miller
as Self 2014
The Slams
as Portable Toilet Delivery Man (uncredited) 1973