Jonathan Kaplan

Biography

Jonathan Kaplan (born November 25, 1947) is an American film producer and director. Kaplan was born in Paris, France. He is the son of film composer Sol Kaplan and actress Frances Heflin; the nephew of actor Van Heflin. He is 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

The Firm

as Lawyer Recruiter

The Howling

as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)

Cannonball

as All-Night Gas Station Attendant

Corman's World

as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)

American Grindhouse

as Himself

Truck Turner

as Cook (uncredited)

Machete Maidens Unleashed!

as Self

Hollywood Boulevard

as Scotty

That Guy Dick Miller

as Self

The Slams

as Portable Toilet Delivery Man (uncredited)