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Jonathan Kaplan

Known ForDirecting
Birthday1947-11-25
Age77 years old at death
Date of Death† 2025-08-01
Place of Birth Paris, France
Also Known AsJonathan 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.

Filmography

poster
1993
6.7
Drama
Mystery

The Firm

poster
1981
6.6
Horror

The Howling

poster
1976
5.5
Action
Comedy

Cannonball

poster
2011
7.1
Documentary

Corman's World

poster
1973
6.4
Action
Crime

The Slams

poster
2011
6.7
Documentary

American Grindhouse

poster
1974
6.4
Drama
Action

Truck Turner

poster
1978
7.4
Documentary

Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel

poster
2010
6.6
Documentary

Machete Maidens Unleashed!

poster
1976
5.5
Comedy
Thriller

Hollywood Boulevard

poster
2014
7.0
Documentary

That Guy Dick Miller