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 (composer) (1923–2015), Canadian music professor and conductor
  • David L. Kaplan (engineer) (born 1953), American biomedical engineer, professor at Tufts University
  • David Kaplan (philosopher) (born 1933), American philosopher and professor at the University of California, Los Angeles
  • Dovid Kaplan, senior lecturer at Ohr Somayach, Jerusalem, author and speaker

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) (born 1983), American classical pianist and chamber musician
  • 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