Jon Stone
Known for Directing
Born April 13, 1931
Died March 30, 1997
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.
Filmography
Jim Henson Idea Man
2024
as Self (archive footage)
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
2021
as Self (archive footage)
The World of Jim Henson
1994
as Self
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
1990
Director
Getting Ready to Read
1992
Director
Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
1983
as Intercom Announcer (voice)
Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
1983
Director
Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie
1988
Director
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street
1978
as Santa Claus (voice) (uncredited)
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street
1978
Director
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street
1978
Writer
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street
1978
Executive Producer
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
2015
as Self
Sesame Street: Sing Along
1987
Director
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
2006
Director
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
2006
Writer
Jim Henson's Memorial Service
1990
Big Bird in Japan
1988
Director
Big Bird in Japan
1988
Writer
Big Bird in Japan
1988
Executive Producer
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