
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.
Acting · 11
Directing · 34
The Client List
2012
A Gifted Man
2011
Without a Trace
2002
The Court
2002
Crossing Jordan
2001
Brokedown Palace
1999
In Cold Blood
1996
Picture Windows
1995
ER
1994
Rebel Highway
1994
Bad Girls
1994
Fallen Angels
1993
Love Field
1992
Unlawful Entry
1992
Immediate Family
1989
The Accused
1988
Project X
1987
11th Victim
1984
Over the Edge
1979
Mr. Billion
1977
White Line Fever
1975
Truck Turner
1974
The Slams
1973
Production · 5
Writing · 2












































