
Jonathan Kaplan
Directing · Born 1947-11-25 · Paris, France
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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As director

Brokedown Palace 1999
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Picture Windows: Language of the Heart 1995
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Reform School Girl 1994
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Bad Girls 1994
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Love Field 1992
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Unlawful Entry 1992
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Immediate Family 1989
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The Accused 1988
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Project X 1987
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11th Victim 1984
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Girls of the White Orchid 1983
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Heart Like a Wheel 1983
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The Gentleman Bandit 1981
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The Hustler of Muscle Beach 1980
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Over the Edge 1979
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Mr. Billion 1977
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White Line Fever 1975
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Truck Turner 1974
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The Slams 1973
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The Student Teachers 1973
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Night Call Nurses 1972
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