Directing

Jon Stone

Born 1931-04-13

New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Department: Directing

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

Prominent works featuring Jon Stone

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The Patty Duke Show

1963

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Movie

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Jim Henson Idea Man

2024

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Movie

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I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story

2015

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Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

Movie

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Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

2021

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Christmas Eve on Sesame Street

1978

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John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together

Movie

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John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together

1979

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Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration

Movie

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Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration

1993

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Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree

1995

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The World of Jim Henson

1994

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Ripples

1967

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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (67 titles)

Title	Character / Role	Type	Year
Jim Henson Idea Man	Self (archive footage)	Movie	2024
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street	Self (archive footage)	Movie	2021
Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting	Director	Movie	2019
Sesame Street: Trick or Treat on Sesame Street	Director	Movie	2017
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story	Self	Movie	2015
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All About Faces	Director	Movie	2009
Sesame Street: Elmo and the Bookaneers: Pirates Who Love to Read!	Director	Movie	2009
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 1 (1969-1974)	Writer	Movie	2008
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 1 (1969-1974)	Director	Movie	2008
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 2 (1974-1979)	Director	Movie	2008
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 2 (1974-1979)	Writer	Movie	2008
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 3 (1979-1984)	Director	Movie	2008
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 3 (1979-1984)	Writer	Movie	2008
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol	Director	Movie	2006
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol	Writer	Movie	2006
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?	Original Music Composer	Movie	2004
The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street	Co-Director	Movie	1998
Sesame Street: Quiet Time	Director	Movie	1997
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies	Director	Movie	1997
Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree	Director	Movie	1995
The World of Jim Henson	Self	Movie	1994
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration	Director	Movie	1993
Getting Ready to Read	Director	Movie	1992
Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals	Director	Movie	1991
Sesame Street: Elmo's Sing-Along Guessing Game	Director	Movie	1991
Jim Henson's Memorial Service	Self / Appearance	Movie	1990
Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music	Self – Host	Movie	1990
Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music	Director	Movie	1990
Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music	Writer	Movie	1990
Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music	Executive Producer	Movie	1990
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!	Director	Movie	1990
Sesame Street: Rock & Roll!	Director	Movie	1990
Sesame Street: Monster Hits!	Director	Movie	1990
Sesame Street: Dance Along!	Director	Movie	1990
Sesame Street: Dance Along!	Executive Producer	Movie	1990
Sesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-1989	Executive Producer	Movie	1989
Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie	Director	Movie	1988
Big Bird in Japan	Director	Movie	1988
Big Bird in Japan	Writer	Movie	1988
Big Bird in Japan	Executive Producer	Movie	1988
The Best of Ernie and Bert	Director	Movie	1988
Sesame Street: Sing Along	Director	Movie	1987
Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories	Director	Movie	1986
Sesame Street: Learning About Numbers	Director	Movie	1986
Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art	Intercom Announcer (voice)	Movie	1983
Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art	Director	Movie	1983
Big Bird in China	Director	Movie	1983
Big Bird in China	Executive Producer	Movie	1983
Big Bird in China	Writer	Movie	1983
Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets	Writer	Movie	1983
John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together	Writer	Movie	1979
Grump Critic	Announcer (voice)	Movie	1979
Muppet Breaker Upper	Announcer for "The Five Basic Rules of Selling" (voice)	Movie	1979
Muppet Gimme a Break	Announcer in "Grump Critic" (voice)	Movie	1979
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street	Santa Claus (voice) (uncredited)	Movie	1978
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street	Writer	Movie	1978
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street	Director	Movie	1978
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street	Executive Producer	Movie	1978
Sesame Street- Do you know where Ernie lives?	Self	Movie	1975
Julie on Sesame Street	Writer	Movie	1973
This Way to Sesame Street	Writer	Movie	1969
Sesame Street Pitch Reel	Director	Movie	1969
Hey Cinderella!	Writer	Movie	1969
Youth '68	Director	Movie	1968
Creature of Comfort	Self / Appearance	Movie	1968
Ripples	Architect	Movie	1967
The Patty Duke Show	Talent Scout	TV Series	1963