Jon Stone
Born
April 13, 1931
Died
March 30, 1997 (65 years old)
Known For
Directing
Place of Birth
New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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
Jim Henson Idea Man
Self (archive footage)
2024
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
Self (archive footage)
2021
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
Self
2015
The World of Jim Henson
Self
1994
Jim Henson's Memorial Service
1990
Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Intercom Announcer (voice)
1983
Grump Critic
Announcer (voice)
1979
Muppet Breaker Upper
Announcer for "The Five Basic Rules of Selling" (voice)
1979
Muppet Gimme a Break
Announcer in "Grump Critic" (voice)
1979
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street
Santa Claus (voice) (uncredited)
1978
Creature of Comfort
1968
Ripples
Architect
1967
The Patty Duke Show
Talent Scout · (1 episode)
1963