
Personal Info
Known For
Directing
Gender
Male
November 25, 1947
Died
August 1, 2025 (77 years old)
Paris, France
Also Known As
- Jonathan Dark
- Jonathan Stewart Kaplan
Jonathan Kaplan
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
Acting
Directing

That Guy Dick Miller
Executive Producer
2014

Witches of East End
Director, Executive Producer
2013

The Client List
Director
2012

A Gifted Man
Director
2011

Brothers and Sisters
Director
2006

Without a Trace
Director
2002

Crossing Jordan
Director
2001

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Director
1999

Brokedown Palace
Director
1999

In Cold Blood
Director
1996

Reform School Girl
Director
1994

ER
Producer, Director, Co-Executive Producer
1994













