
Jonathan Kaplan
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.
41Credits13 TV · 28 films
1970–2014Years activefirst to latest
10.0 Highest ratedThe Court
6.5 Average ratingacross 41 titles
Top TV shows 13best Jonathan Kaplan shows
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The CourtDirector · 1 ep · 2002 - 2
Picture WindowsDirector · 1 ep · 1995 - 3
Rebel HighwayDirector · 1 ep · 1994 - 4
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitDirector · 8 eps · 1999 - 5
ERDirector · Co-Executive Producer · 110 eps · 1994 - 6
Witches of East EndDirector · Executive Producer · 9 eps · 2013 - 7
Without a TraceDirector · 9 eps · 2002 - 8
Crossing JordanDirector · 1 ep · 2001 - 9
Brothers and SistersDirector · 3 eps · 2006 - 10
The Client ListDirector · 1 ep · 2012 - 11
A Gifted ManDirector · 2 eps · 2011 - 12
Fallen AngelsDirector · 1 ep · 1993 - 13
In Cold BloodDirector · 2 eps · 1996
Top movies 28best Jonathan Kaplan movies
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Picture Windows: Language of the HeartDirector · 1995 - 2
Over the EdgeDirector · 1979 - 3
The AccusedDirector · 1988 - 4
That Guy Dick MillerExecutive Producer · 2014 - 5
The FirmLawyer Recruiter · 1993 - 6
The HowlingGas Station Attendant (uncredited) · 1981 - 7
The SlamsPortable Toilet Delivery Man (uncredited) · 1973 - 8
Truck TurnerCook (uncredited) · 1974 - 9
Brokedown PalaceDirector · 1999 - 10
Project XDirector · 1987 - 11
Unlawful EntryDirector · 1992 - 12
Love FieldDirector · 1992 - 13
White Line FeverDirector · Writer · 1975 - 14
Immediate FamilyDirector · 1989 - 15
The Student TeachersDirector · 1973 - 16
Heart Like a WheelDirector · 1983 - 17
The Hustler of Muscle BeachDirector · 1980 - 18
The Gentleman BanditDirector · 1981 - 19
CannonballAll-Night Gas Station Attendant · 1976 - 20
Hollywood BoulevardScotty · 1976 - 21
Mr. BillionDirector · Writer · 1977 - 22
Street Scenes 1970Production Office Coordinator · 1970 - 23
Bad GirlsDirector · 1994 - 24
Girls of the White OrchidDirector · 1983 - 25
Reform School GirlDirector · 1994 - 26
Night Call NursesDirector · 1972 - 27
11th VictimDirector · 1984 - 28
Roller Blade Warriors: Taken by ForceProducer · 1989