Jonathan Kaplan
Born November 25, 1947·Died August 1, 2025 (at 77)· Paris, France·Male
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.
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Kaplan received 5 Emmy nominations for his roles directing and producing ER. Kaplan directed Rod Stewart's music video for "Infatuation" in 1984.
Known for
the most rated titles across all credits
Filmography
52 credits across 45 titlesDirecting
34 creditsActing
3 creditsWriting
2 creditsProduction
5 creditsAs self
8 creditsTalk shows, festival coverage and documentary appearances, kept out of the acting list.
