Jon Stone
Directing • Born 1931-04-13 – Died 1997-03-30
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.
Filmography
14 credits
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
Movie • 2015
Self
Ripples
Movie • 1967
Architect
Creature of Comfort
Movie • 1968
The World of Jim Henson
Movie • 1994
Self
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
Movie • 2021
Self (archive footage)
Muppet Breaker Upper
Movie • 1979
Announcer for "The Five Basic Rules of Selling" (voice)
Muppet Gimme a Break
Movie • 1979
Announcer in "Grump Critic" (voice)
Grump Critic
Movie • 1979
Announcer (voice)
Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Movie • 1983
Intercom Announcer (voice)
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street
Movie • 1978
Santa Claus (voice) (uncredited)
Jim Henson's Memorial Service
Movie • 1990
Jim Henson Idea Man
Movie • 2024
Self (archive footage)
Sesame Street- Do you know where Ernie lives?
Movie • 1975
Self
The Patty Duke Show
TV • 1963
Talent Scout