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.

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View The Firm
The Firm

The Firm

1993Film
6.7
View The Howling
The Howling

The Howling

1981Film
6.6
View Cannonball
Cannonball

Cannonball

1976Film
5.5
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Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel

Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel

1978Film
7.4
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That Guy Dick Miller

That Guy Dick Miller

2014Film
7.0
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Corman's World

Corman's World

2011Film
7.1
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Hollywood Boulevard

Hollywood Boulevard

1976Film
5.5
View The Slams
The Slams

The Slams

1973Film
6.4
View Truck Turner
Truck Turner

Truck Turner

1974Film
6.4
View Machete Maidens Unleashed!
Machete Maidens Unleashed!

Machete Maidens Unleashed!

2010Film
6.6
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American Grindhouse

American Grindhouse

2011Film
6.7