Jonathan Kaplan
🎂 Nov 25, 1947 — 🕯️ Aug 1, 2025 (77 years)
Paris, France
Working since the 1970s, Jonathan Kaplan is a director from Paris, France. Their credits include the film The Accused. Other titles of theirs include Brokedown Palace and Unlawful Entry. Across 54 years they have directed 21 films and 13 TV productions, working mainly across genres like drama, crime, thriller.
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Witches of East End
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2013–
TV
The Client List
Director
2012–
TV
A Gifted Man
Director
2011–
TV
Brothers and Sisters
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2006–
TV
Without a Trace
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2002–
TV
The Court
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2002–
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Crossing Jordan
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2001–
TV
Brokedown Palace
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1999
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In Cold Blood
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1996–
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jonathan Kaplan still alive?
Jonathan Kaplan passed away on August 1, 2025 at age 77.
What are the most famous roles of Jonathan Kaplan?
Jonathan Kaplan is best known as a director/writer for The Accused, Brokedown Palace, Unlawful Entry.
How many movies has Jonathan Kaplan directed?
Jonathan Kaplan has directed/written 21 films and worked on 13 TV shows.
What was Jonathan Kaplan's first movie?
Jonathan Kaplan's first credited film was Night Call Nurses (1972).
What is Jonathan Kaplan's most recent movie?
Jonathan Kaplan's most recent movie is Brokedown Palace (1999).
What are Jonathan Kaplan's best movies?
Jonathan Kaplan's most acclaimed films include: The Accused (1988), Brokedown Palace (1999), Unlawful Entry (1992), Project X (1987), Bad Girls (1994).
What TV shows has Jonathan Kaplan created or directed?
Jonathan Kaplan is known for TV work including: Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, ER, Without a Trace, Witches of East End.
How long has Jonathan Kaplan been working in film?
Jonathan Kaplan has been active since 1972 — a career spanning 53 years.
Jonathan Kaplan
1947-11-25 · 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 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.