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Jonathan Kaplan

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Known For

77 Years Old

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.

Born

Paris, France on 25th November 1947

Died

1st August 2025

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The Firm
Lawyer Recruiter
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Cannonball
All-Night Gas Station Attendant
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American Grindhouse
Himself
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Hollywood Boulevard
Scotty
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Machete Maidens Unleashed!
Self
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The Howling
Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
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Corman's World
Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
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Truck Turner
Cook (uncredited)
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That Guy Dick Miller
Self
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The Slams
Portable Toilet Delivery Man (uncredited)
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Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel
Self