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.

Known for

★8.0

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

1999

★6.7

The Firm

1993

★7.8

ER

1994

★6.6

The Howling

1981

★7.1

The Accused

1988

★6.4

Brokedown Palace

1999

★6.3

Unlawful Entry

1992

★6.2

Project X

1987

★7.2

Without a Trace

2002

★5.3

Bad Girls

1994

★7.3

Witches of East End

2013

★7.1

Brothers and Sisters

2006

★7.2

Crossing Jordan

2001

★6.6

The Client List

2012

★7.1

Over the Edge

1979

★5.6

Cannonball

1976

★6.1

Love Field

1992

★6.5

Truck Turner

1974

★5.5

Mr. Billion

1977

★6.0

White Line Fever

1975