Jonathan Kaplan
Directing

Jonathan Kaplan

Born 25 November 1947 · Paris, France · Died 1 August 2025

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

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
The Firm
ER
The Accused
Brokedown Palace
Unlawful Entry
Project X
Without a Trace
Bad Girls
Witches of East End
Brothers and Sisters
Crossing Jordan
Brokedown Palace
Picture Windows: Language of the Heart
Bad Girls
Reform School Girl
The Firm
Love Field
Unlawful Entry
Immediate Family
Roller Blade Warriors: Taken by Force
The Accused
Project X
11th Victim
Girls of the White Orchid
Heart Like a Wheel
The Gentleman Bandit
The Hustler of Muscle Beach
Over the Edge
Mr. Billion
Cannonball
Hollywood Boulevard
White Line Fever
Truck Turner
The Slams
The Student Teachers
Night Call Nurses
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