Jon Stone

Directing

Jon Stone

Born April 13, 1931New Haven, Connecticut, USA44 credits

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

Filmography

Jim Henson Idea Man
2024Jim Henson Idea Man
as Self (archive footage)Movie
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
2021Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
as Self (archive footage)Movie
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1979Grump Critic
as Announcer (voice)Movie
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1979Muppet Breaker Upper
as Announcer for "The Five Basic Rules of Selling" (voice)Movie
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1979Muppet Gimme a Break
as Announcer in "Grump Critic" (voice)Movie
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street
1978Christmas Eve on Sesame Street
as Santa Claus (voice) (uncredited)Movie
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1968Youth '68
DirectorMovie
Ripples
1967Ripples
as ArchitectMovie
The Patty Duke Show
1963The Patty Duke Show
as Talent ScoutTV