Highest rated as cast or director
The Accused
1988
Over the Edge
1979
Truck Turner
1974
Unlawful Entry
1992
Love Field
1992
White Line Fever
1975
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.
Directed 34
2010s
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
2000s
- 2006
- 2002
- 2001
1990s
- 1999
- 1996
In Cold Blood
Director
- 1995
Picture Windows
Director
Picture Windows: Language of the Heart
Director
- 1994
Reform School Girl
Director
- 1993
- 1992
1980s
- 1989
Immediate Family
Director
- 1988
- 1987
Project X
Director
- 1984
11th Victim
Director
- 1983
Heart Like a Wheel
Director
- 1981
The Gentleman Bandit
Director
- 1980
The Hustler of Muscle Beach
Director
1970s
- 1979
- 1977
Mr. Billion
Director
- 1975
- 1974
- 1973
The Slams
Director
The Student Teachers
Director
- 1972
Acted in 6
1990s
- 1993
1970s
- 1976
- 1974
- 1973
The Slams
Portable Toilet Delivery Man (uncredited)
Produced 5
2010s
- 2014
That Guy Dick Miller
Executive Producer
- 2013
1980s
- 1989
Roller Blade Warriors: Taken by Force
Producer
1970s
- 1970
Street Scenes 1970
Production Office Coordinator
Wrote 2
1970s
- 1977
Mr. Billion
Writer
- 1975
Appearances5
2010s
- 2014
That Guy Dick Miller
Self
- 2011
American Grindhouse
Himself
- 2010
Machete Maidens Unleashed!
Self
1970s
- 1978
Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel
Self