Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Jonathan Kaplan, Director of 'ER' and 'The Accused,' Dies at 77
Jonathan Kaplan, a famous director, has passed away.
He was known for directing TV shows like 'ER' and movies such as 'The Accused.'
He was nominated for many Emmy awards for his work on 'ER.'
Kaplan also directed several well-known actors and actresses, including Jodie Foster, who won an Oscar for her performance in 'The Accused.'
Kaplan started in the film industry after being recommended by Martin Scorsese to Roger Corman.
He worked on a variety of projects, including films and music videos throughout his career.
He was also married to casting director Julie Selzer.
Director Jonathan Kaplan, known for 'ER' and 'The Accused,' has died at 77.
Kaplan's career included directing films like 'White Line Fever' and 'Unlawful Entry'.
He directed two actresses to Academy Award nominations: Jodie Foster and Michelle Pfeiffer.
Kaplan received multiple Emmy nominations for his work on the TV series 'ER'.
He was married to Julie Selzer, the casting director on 'The Accused' until their divorce in 2001.
- Who
- Jonathan Kaplan
- What
- Jonathan Kaplan, a director, died at 77.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Los Angeles
- Why
- Advanced liver cancer
- Age at Death
- 77
- Cause of Death
- Advanced liver cancer
- Notable Works
- 'ER', 'The Accused', 'White Line Fever'
- Oscar Nominations
- Directed two actresses to nominations
- Marriages
- Julie Selzer (divorced 2001)
- Emmy Nominations
- Multiple, for 'ER'