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Jonathan Kaplan

Nov 25, 1947 (77 years old) in Paris, France

Jonathan Kaplan (born November 25, 1947) is an American film producer and director. Kaplan was born in Paris, France. He is the son of film composer Sol Kaplan and actress Frances Heflin; the nephew of actor Van Heflin. He is 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

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

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