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Jonathan Kaplan

Director, Actor, Producer, Writer, Additional Credits
Born November 25, 1947Died August 1, 2025 (77 years)
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

  • ER
  • The Accused
  • Brokedown Palace
  • Unlawful Entry
  • Bad Girls
  • Project X
  • Over the Edge
  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
  • Without a Trace
  • Love Field
  • Truck Turner
  • Brothers & Sisters
  • A Gifted Man
  • White Line Fever
  • Immediate Family
  • Heart Like a Wheel
  • Mr. Billion
  • Witches of East End
  • In Cold Blood
  • The Client List

Filmography

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