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Jonathan Kaplan
Jonathan Kaplan

Jonathan Kaplan

DirectingBorn November 25, 1947Died August 1, 2025 (age 77) Paris, France

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

2014Movie
2011
Corman's World

as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)

Movie
2011Movie
1993
The Firm

as Lawyer Recruiter

Movie
1981
The Howling

as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)

Movie
1976
Cannonball

as All-Night Gas Station Attendant

Movie
1976Movie
1974
Truck Turner

as Cook (uncredited)

Movie
1973
The Slams

as Portable Toilet Delivery Man (uncredited)

Movie

Personal Info

DepartmentDirecting
BirthdayNovember 25, 1947
Day of DeathAugust 1, 2025
Place of Birth Paris, France
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