
Jon Stone
Known for Directing · 14 credits
- Born
- 1931-04-13
- Died
- 1997-03-30
- Place of birth
- 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

The Patty Duke Show
1963
as Talent Scout

Jim Henson Idea Man
2024
as Self (archive footage)

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
2021
as Self (archive footage)

I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
2015
as Self

The World of Jim Henson
1994
as Self

Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
1983
as Intercom Announcer (voice)
TV Shows (1)
Movies (13)

Jim Henson Idea Man
2024
as Self (archive footage)

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
2021
as Self (archive footage)

I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
2015
as Self

The World of Jim Henson
1994
as Self

Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
1983
as Intercom Announcer (voice)

Jim Henson's Memorial Service
1990

Christmas Eve on Sesame Street
1978
as Santa Claus (voice) (uncredited)

Sesame Street- Do you know where Ernie lives?
1975
as Self

Creature of Comfort
1968

Ripples
1967
as Architect
Muppet Breaker Upper
1979
as Announcer for "The Five Basic Rules of Selling" (voice)
Grump Critic
1979
as Announcer (voice)
Muppet Gimme a Break
1979
as Announcer in "Grump Critic" (voice)
About Jon Stone
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. With 14 credits spanning from 1963 to 2024, Jon Stone has appeared in 13 films and 1 TV show.
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Most Popular Jon Stone Movies
- Jim Henson Idea Man (2024) — as Self (archive footage)
- Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (2021) — as Self (archive footage)
- I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story (2015) — as Self
- The World of Jim Henson (1994) — as Self
- Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (1983) — as Intercom Announcer (voice)
Where to Watch Jon Stone Films
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