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