As Director
Brokedown Palace
1999
6.4
Jonathan Kaplan
Acting
Birth Date
November 25, 1947
Place of Birth
Paris, France
Date of Death
August 1, 2025
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.
Complete Filmography
As Director
Reform School Girl
1994
4.6
As Director
Bad Girls
1994
5.4
As Director
Love Field
1992
6.0
As Director
Unlawful Entry
1992
6.2
As Director
Immediate Family
1989
5.9
As Director
The Accused
1988
7.1
As Director
Project X
1987
6.3
As Director
11th Victim
1984
2.7
As Director
Girls of the White Orchid
1983
5.2
As Director
Heart Like a Wheel
1983
5.6
As Director
The Gentleman Bandit
1981
4.8
As Director
Over the Edge
1979
7.1
As Director, As Writer
Mr. Billion
1977
5.5
As Actor
Hollywood Boulevard
1976
5.5
As Director, As Writer
White Line Fever
1975
6.0
As Director
The Slams
1973
6.4
As Director
The Student Teachers
1973
4.0
As Director
Night Call Nurses
1972
4.3