Jonathan Kaplan
Known for: Directing
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.
Filmography
Film
The Firm
Lawyer Recruiter
1993
Film
Corman's World
Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
2011
Film
The Howling
Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
1981
Film
Truck Turner
Cook (uncredited)
1974
Film
American Grindhouse
Himself
2011
Film
Cannonball
All-Night Gas Station Attendant
1976
Film
Machete Maidens Unleashed!
Self
2010
Film
The Slams
Portable Toilet Delivery Man (uncredited)
1973
Film
Hollywood Boulevard
Scotty
1976
Film
Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel
Self
1978
Film
That Guy Dick Miller
Self
2014