Jon Stone
Biography
Jon Arthur Stone (April 13, 1931 – March 30, 1997) was an American writer, director, and producer who was best known as an original crewmember on the children's television show Sesame Street and is credited with helping to develop characters such as Cookie Monster, Oscar the Grouch and Big Bird. Stone won 18 television Emmy Awards. Many regard him as among the best children's television writers.
Known For
Personal Info
Known For
Directing
Known Credits
51
Gender
Male
Birthday
1931-04-13 (94 years old)
Place of Birth
New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Acting
2024
Jim Henson Idea Man as Self (archive footage)2021
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street as Self (archive footage)2015
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story as Self1994
The World of Jim Henson as Self1990
Jim Henson's Memorial Service as Not available1983
Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art as Intercom Announcer (voice)1979
Muppet Breaker Upper as Announcer for "The Five Basic Rules of Selling" (voice)1979
Grump Critic as Announcer (voice)1979
Muppet Gimme a Break as Announcer in "Grump Critic" (voice)1978
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street as Santa Claus (voice) (uncredited)1968
Creature of Comfort as Not available1967
Ripples as Architect1963
The Patty Duke Show as Talent ScoutCrew
2017
Sesame Street: Trick or Treat on Sesame Street Director2010
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All about Faces Director2008
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 1 (1969-1974) Writer2008
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 1 (1969-1974) Director2008
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 2 (1974-1979) Director2008
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 2 (1974-1979) Writer2008
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 3 (1979-1984) Director2008
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 3 (1979-1984) Writer2006
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol Director1998
The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street Co-Director1997
Sesame Street: Quiet Time Director1995
Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree Director1990
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly! Director1990
Sesame Street: Rock & Roll! Director1990
Sesame Street: Monster Hits! Director1990
Sesame Street: Dance Along! Director1990
Sesame Street: Dance Along! Executive Producer1988
Big Bird in Japan Director1988
Big Bird in Japan Writer1988
Big Bird in Japan Executive Producer1988
The Best of Ernie and Bert Director1987
Sesame Street: Sing Along Director1986
Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories Director1983
Big Bird in China Director1983
Big Bird in China Executive Producer1983
Big Bird in China Writer1978
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street Writer1978
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street Director1978
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street Executive Producer1976
The Muppet Show Writer1969
Hey Cinderella! Writer1969
This Way to Sesame Street Writer1968
Youth '68 Director