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Jonathan Kaplan

Jonathan Kaplan

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

That Guy Dick Miller
That Guy Dick Miller
2014 • Self
Corman's World
Corman's World
2011 • Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
American Grindhouse
American Grindhouse
2011 • Himself
Machete Maidens Unleashed!
Machete Maidens Unleashed!
2010 • Self
The Firm
The Firm
1993 • Lawyer Recruiter
The Howling
The Howling
1981 • Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel
Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel
1978 • Self
Cannonball
Cannonball
1976 • All-Night Gas Station Attendant

Full filmography

Corman's World
Corman's World
2011 • Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
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The Firm
The Firm
1993 • Lawyer Recruiter
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The Howling
The Howling
1981 • Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
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Cannonball
Cannonball
1976 • All-Night Gas Station Attendant
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Truck Turner
Truck Turner
1974 • Cook (uncredited)
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The Slams
The Slams
1973 • Portable Toilet Delivery Man (uncredited)
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Jonathan Kaplan – Biography, Known For & Filmography