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

Jim Henson Idea Man

Self (archive footage)

Grump Critic

Announcer (voice)

The World of Jim Henson

Self

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street

Self (archive footage)

Ripples

Architect

Sesame Street- Do you know where Ernie lives?

Self

Muppet Gimme a Break

Announcer in "Grump Critic" (voice)

Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Intercom Announcer (voice)