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Jonathan Kaplan

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Actor 1947–2025 On stage 19921997

Jonathan Kaplan (November 25, 1947 – August 1, 2025) was an American film producer and director. His film The Accused (1988) earned actress Jodie Foster the Oscar for Best Actress and was nominated for the Golden Bear at the 39th Berlin International Film Festival. His film Love Field (1992) earned actress Michelle Pfeiffer an Oscar nomination for Best Actress and was nominated for the Golden Bear at the 43rd Berlin International Film Festival. Kaplan received five Emmy nominations for his roles directing and producing the television series ER.

On stage 2 productions, 5 years

1992 Falsettos John Golden Theatre · Original · directed by James Lapine 486 perf.
1997 The Diary of Anne Frank Music Box Theatre · Revival · directed by James Lapine 221 perf.

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In the literature8 passages

  • Cast: Michael Rupert, Stephen Bogardus, Chip Zien, Barbara Walsh, Heather MacRae, Carrolee Carmello, Jonathan Kaplan, Andrew Harrison Leedsebooks/Green, Stanley/Broadway Musicals, Show By Show - Seventh Edition - Stanley Green & Cary Ginell.txt
  • FIRST REPERTORY COMPANY San Antonio, Texas September 1, 1973-August 31, 1974 Artistic Director, Donald S. Bayne; Executive Director, Jonathan Kaplan; Press, Susan Moczygemba, David McKenna, Kathleen Barry; Costumers, Barbara Baehr, Catherine Brewer; Stage Directors, Donald Bayne, David McKenna, John Lutterbie, Doug Anderson; Set Designers…theatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 1973 74 Season, v. 30 (Willis).txt
  • (clockwise) Michael Rupert, Chip Zien, Barbara Walsh, Jonathan Kaplan, Heather Mac Rae, Carolee Carmello Above: Michael Rupert, Jonathan Kaplan, Barbara Walshtheatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 1991-1992 season, v. 48 (Willis).txt
  • “First is Supper” cast with Shelley Berman Top: David Pevsner, Ann Crumb, (front) Jonathan Kaplan in “Rags”theatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 1991-1992 season, v. 48 (Willis).txt
  • Left: Mandy Patinkin, Sean McDermott Top Left: (top) Michael Rupert, Jonathan Kaplan Top Right: Mandy Patinkin, Sivan Cotel, Barbara Walshtheatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 1992-93 Season, v. 49 (Willis).txt
  • Peter Friedman, Jonathan Kaplan, Christine Baranski in the Manhattan Theatre Club's Lottian Family Picnictheatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 1993-94 Season, v. 50 (Willis).txt

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