Jonathan Kaplan

Jonathan Kaplan

1947-11-25 – 2025-08-01 (age 77) Paris, France
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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.

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Known For

The Firm
The Firm

1993

as Lawyer Recruiter

The Howling
The Howling

1981

as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)

Corman's World
Corman's World

2011

as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)

Cannonball
Cannonball

1976

as All-Night Gas Station Attendant

American Grindhouse
American Grindhouse

2011

as Himself

Truck Turner
Truck Turner

1974

as Cook (uncredited)

Machete Maidens Unleashed!
Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood Boulevard

1976

as Scotty

The Slams
The Slams

1973

as Portable Toilet Delivery Man (uncredited)

That Guy Dick Miller