- Kaplan's film, "Over the Edge," received scant distribution in the States ad was eventually shelved. It was released shortly after "The Warriors," and exhibitors were afraid it might also provoke violence as "The Warriors" had done. Kaplan was out of work for two years after "Over the Edge.".
- Has directed 2 actresses to Oscar-nominated performances: Jodie Foster (Best Actress, The Accused (1988)), and Michelle Pfeiffer (Best Actress, Love Field (1992)). Foster won an Oscar for her performance.
- The directors he admires most are Hitchcock, Hawks, Ford, Cukor and Walsh.
- Was a student of Martin Scorsese
- Nephew of actor Van Heflin.
- When directing music videos, goes by the name 'Jonathan Dark', a nickname given to him by John Mellencamp.
- Recived his B.A. from NYU, graduating officially in 1970.
- Son of composer Sol Kaplan and actress Frances Heflin.
- Brother of actress Mady Kaplan.
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