About
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
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitSeries • 1999
ERSeries • 1994
Without a TraceSeries • 2002
Crossing JordanSeries • 2001
Brothers and SistersSeries • 2006
The Client ListSeries • 2012
Witches of East EndSeries • 2013
Fallen AngelsSeries • 1993
Rebel HighwaySeries • 1994
The FirmMovie • 1993
The AccusedMovie • 1988
Bad GirlsMovie • 1994
A Gifted ManSeries • 2011
CannonballMovie • 1976
The HowlingMovie • 1981
Unlawful EntryMovie • 1992
Love FieldMovie • 1992
Brokedown PalaceMovie • 1999
Over the EdgeMovie • 1979
Project XMovie • 1987
That Guy Dick MillerMovie • 2014
Hollywood BoulevardMovie • 1976
Truck TurnerMovie • 1974
Mr. BillionMovie • 1977