David Kaplan or Dave Kaplan may refer to: Academics David B. Kaplan (born 1958), theoretical particle physicist, professor at the University of Washington David E. Kaplan (physicist), theoretical particle physicist, professor at the Johns Hopkins University David L. Kaplan (1923–2015), Canadian music professor and conductor Dovid Kaplan, senior lecturer at Ohr Somayach, Jerusalem, author and speaker David Kaplan (philosopher) (born 1933), American philosopher Writers David A. Kaplan, American writer and journalist David E. Kaplan (author) (born 1955), American journalist and author Others David Kaplan (filmmaker), American film director Dave Kaplan (fighter) (born 1979), American mixed martial artist Dave Kaplan (music executive), American music executive David Kaplan (pianist), American classical pianist David Kaplan (producer) (c. 1947–1992), ABC television news producer killed in Yugoslavia David Kaplan (radio) (born 1960), American radio host See also David Caplan (1964–2019), Canadian politician