
Jonathan Kaplan
Directing
Born November 25, 1947 · Paris, France
Died August 1, 2025
Also known as Jonathan Dark · Jonathan Stewart 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.
Filmography27 titles

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

ER

Witches of East End

Without a Trace

Crossing Jordan

Corman's World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel

Brothers and Sisters

The Accused

Over the Edge

American Grindhouse

The Firm

The Client List

Machete Maidens Unleashed!

The Howling

The Slams

A Gifted Man

Brokedown Palace

Truck Turner

Unlawful Entry

Love Field

White Line Fever

Immediate Family

The Gentleman Bandit

Cannonball!

Hollywood Boulevard

Bad Girls

Girls of the White Orchid