Jon Stone
📍Born in New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
as Self
Ripples
as Architect
Creature of Comfort
The World of Jim Henson
as Self
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
as Self (archive footage)
Muppet Breaker Upper
as Announcer for "The Five Basic Rules of Selling" (voice)
Muppet Gimme a Break
as Announcer in "Grump Critic" (voice)
Grump Critic
as Announcer (voice)
Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
as Intercom Announcer (voice)
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street
as Santa Claus (voice) (uncredited)
Jim Henson's Memorial Service
Jim Henson Idea Man
as Self (archive footage)
Crew Work
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
Director
The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street
Co-Director
Big Bird in China
Director
Big Bird in Japan
Director
Big Bird in Japan
Executive Producer
Big Bird in Japan
Writer
Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree
Director
Sesame Street: Sing Along
Director
📌 Quick Info
Born
April 13, 1931
Place of Birth
New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Department
Directing
Popularity
0.5
📊 Career Stats
14
Acting Roles
49
Crew Roles
13
Movies
1
TV Shows