Jonathan Kaplan
Director · Producer
77 years (Nov 25, 1947 – Aug 1, 2025)Paris, France
Among the names in the crawl at the end sits Jonathan Kaplan, a French director better known from credit lists than from press coverage. There are 34 projects on the record. The record opens, for most readers, with 'The Accused'. 'Brokedown Palace' sits alongside it on the filmography. More credits fall under drama than under anything else.
Jonathan Kaplan
Director · Producer
Among the names in the crawl at the end sits Jonathan Kaplan, a French director better known from credit lists than from press coverage. There are 34 projects on the record. The record opens, for most readers, with 'The Accused'. 'Brokedown Palace' sits alongside it on the filmography. More credits fall under drama than under anything else.
15 Movies
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The Accused
1988
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Bad Girls
1994
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Unlawful Entry
1992
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Brokedown Palace
1999
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Love Field
1992
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Project X
1987
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Truck Turner
1974
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Mr. Billion
1977
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Heart Like a Wheel
1983
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White Line Fever
1975
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Over the Edge
1979
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The Slams
1973
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Immediate Family
1989
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Night Call Nurses
1972
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The Student Teachers
1973
12 TV Shows
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ER
1994
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Without a Trace
2002
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
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Brothers and Sisters
2006
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A Gifted Man
2011
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In Cold Blood
1996
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The Court
2002
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Picture Windows
1995
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Fallen Angels
1993
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Rebel Highway
1994
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The Client List
2012
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Witches of East End
2013
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Crossing Jordan
2001
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Witches of East End
Director · 1 episode
2013–
The Client List
Director · 1 episode
2012–
A Gifted Man
Director · 2 episodes
2011–
Brothers and Sisters
Director · 3 episodes
2006–
Without a Trace
Director · 9 episodes
2002–
The Court
Director · 1 episode
2002–
Crossing Jordan
Director · 1 episode
2001–
Brokedown Palace
Director
1999
In Cold Blood
Director · 2 episodes
1996–
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 for directing The Accused, Brokedown Palace, Unlawful Entry.
How many movies has Jonathan Kaplan directed?
Over a 53-year career (since 1972), Jonathan Kaplan has directed or written 15 films and worked on 12 TV shows.
What was Jonathan Kaplan's first movie?
The career of Jonathan Kaplan began with Night Call Nurses (1972).
What is Jonathan Kaplan's most recent movie or series?
Jonathan Kaplan's most recent release is Witches of East End, which premiered on October 6, 2013.
What TV shows has Jonathan Kaplan created or directed?
On television, Jonathan Kaplan has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, ER, Without a Trace, Witches of East End.
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.