Jonathan Kaplan

Director

Born: November 25, 1947
Died: August 1, 2025 (age 77)
From: Paris, France

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…

Filmography (30)

That Guy Dick Miller (2014)
Self
Corman's World (2011)
Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
American Grindhouse (2011)
Himself
Machete Maidens Unleashed! (2010)
Self
Brokedown Palace (1999)
Director
Picture Windows: Language of the Heart (1995)
Director
Reform School Girl (1994)
Director
Bad Girls (1994)
Director
The Firm (1993)
Lawyer Recruiter
Love Field (1992)
Director
Unlawful Entry (1992)
Director
Immediate Family (1989)
Director
The Accused (1988)
Director
Project X (1987)
Director
11th Victim (1984)
Director
Girls of the White Orchid (1983)
Director
Heart Like a Wheel (1983)
Director
The Gentleman Bandit (1981)
Director
The Howling (1981)
Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
The Hustler of Muscle Beach (1980)
Director
Over the Edge (1979)
Director
Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel (1978)
Self
Mr. Billion (1977)
Director
Cannonball (1976)
All-Night Gas Station Attendant
Hollywood Boulevard (1976)
Scotty
White Line Fever (1975)
Director
Truck Turner (1974)
Director
The Slams (1973)
Director
The Student Teachers (1973)
Director
Night Call Nurses (1972)
Director