Jon Stone
DirectingBorn: 1931-04-13Place 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
Talent Scout
Jim Henson Idea Man
Self (archive footage)
Ripples
Architect
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Grump Critic
Announcer (voice)
The World of Jim Henson
Self
Sesame Street- Do you know where Ernie lives?
Self
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
Self (archive footage)
Jim Henson's Memorial Service
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Muppet Breaker Upper
Announcer for "The Five Basic Rules of Selling" (voice)
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Muppet Gimme a Break
Announcer in "Grump Critic" (voice)