Directing
Jonathan Kaplan
Born 1947-11-25
Paris, France
Department: Directing
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
Prominent works featuring Jonathan Kaplan
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
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The Firm
1993
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ER
1994
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The Howling
1981
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Without a Trace
2002
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The Accused
1988
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Crossing Jordan
2001
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Brothers and Sisters
2006
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Brokedown Palace
1999
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Unlawful Entry
1992
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (54 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | That Guy Dick Miller | Self | Movie | 2014 |
| That Guy Dick Miller | Executive Producer | Movie | 2014 |
 | Witches of East End | Director | TV Series | 2013 |
| Witches of East End | Executive Producer | TV Series | 2013 |
 | The Client List | Director | TV Series | 2012 |
 | Corman's World | Self - Filmmaker (archive footage) | Movie | 2011 |
 | A Gifted Man | Director | TV Series | 2011 |
 | American Grindhouse | Himself | Movie | 2011 |
 | Machete Maidens Unleashed! | Self | Movie | 2010 |
 | Brothers and Sisters | Director | TV Series | 2006 |
 | Without a Trace | Director | TV Series | 2002 |
 | The Court | Director | TV Series | 2002 |
 | Crossing Jordan | Director | TV Series | 2001 |
 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Director | TV Series | 1999 |
 | Brokedown Palace | Director | Movie | 1999 |
 | In Cold Blood | Director | TV Series | 1996 |
 | Picture Windows | Director | TV Series | 1995 |
 | Picture Windows: Language of the Heart | Director | Movie | 1995 |
 | Reform School Girl | Director | Movie | 1994 |
 | ER | Director | TV Series | 1994 |
| ER | Co-Executive Producer | TV Series | 1994 |
| ER | Producer | TV Series | 1994 |
| ER | Consulting Producer | TV Series | 1994 |
 | Rebel Highway | Director | TV Series | 1994 |
 | Bad Girls | Director | Movie | 1994 |
 | Fallen Angels | Director | TV Series | 1993 |
 | The Firm | Lawyer Recruiter | Movie | 1993 |
 | Love Field | Director | Movie | 1992 |
 | Unlawful Entry | Director | Movie | 1992 |
 | Immediate Family | Director | Movie | 1989 |
 | Roller Blade Warriors: Taken by Force | Producer | Movie | 1989 |
 | The Accused | Director | Movie | 1988 |
 | Project X | Director | Movie | 1987 |
 | 11th Victim | Director | Movie | 1984 |
 | Girls of the White Orchid | Director | Movie | 1983 |
 | Heart Like a Wheel | Director | Movie | 1983 |
 | The Gentleman Bandit | Director | Movie | 1981 |
 | The Howling | Gas Station Attendant (uncredited) | Movie | 1981 |
 | The Hustler of Muscle Beach | Director | Movie | 1980 |
 | Over the Edge | Director | Movie | 1979 |
 | Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel | Self | Movie | 1978 |
 | Mr. Billion | Writer | Movie | 1977 |
| Mr. Billion | Director | Movie | 1977 |
 | Cannonball | All-Night Gas Station Attendant | Movie | 1976 |
 | Hollywood Boulevard | Scotty | Movie | 1976 |
 | White Line Fever | Director | Movie | 1975 |
| White Line Fever | Writer | Movie | 1975 |
 | Truck Turner | Cook (uncredited) | Movie | 1974 |
| Truck Turner | Director | Movie | 1974 |
 | The Slams | Portable Toilet Delivery Man (uncredited) | Movie | 1973 |
| The Slams | Director | Movie | 1973 |
 | The Student Teachers | Director | Movie | 1973 |
 | Night Call Nurses | Director | Movie | 1972 |
 | Street Scenes 1970 | Production Office Coordinator | Movie | 1970 |