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Jonathan Kaplan

Directing
1947-11-25
Paris, France
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.
Known For 11 titles
The Firm (1993) subtitle poster
The Firm
1993 Movie
as Lawyer Recruiter
Subtitles The Howling (1981) subtitle poster
The Howling
1981 Movie
as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
Subtitles Cannonball (1976) subtitle poster
Cannonball
1976 Movie
as All-Night Gas Station Attendant
Subtitles Corman's World (2011) subtitle poster
Corman's World
2011 Movie
as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
Subtitles Truck Turner (1974) subtitle poster
Truck Turner
1974 Movie
as Cook (uncredited)
Subtitles The Slams (1973) subtitle poster
The Slams
1973 Movie
as Portable Toilet Delivery Man (uncredited)
Subtitles Machete Maidens Unleashed! (2010) subtitle poster
Machete Maidens Unleashed!
2010 Movie
as Self
Subtitles That Guy Dick Miller (2014) subtitle poster
That Guy Dick Miller
2014 Movie
as Self
Subtitles Hollywood Boulevard (1976) subtitle poster
Hollywood Boulevard
1976 Movie
as Scotty
Subtitles American Grindhouse (2011) subtitle poster
American Grindhouse
2011 Movie
as Himself
Subtitles Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel (1978) subtitle poster
Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel
1978 Movie
as Self
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