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Jon Stone

Directing Born Apr 13, 1931 Died Mar 30, 1997 New Haven, Connecticut, USA 62 credits
62
Total Credits
2024
62 Years Career Span
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Biography

Jon Stone works in directing. Born April 13, 1931 in New Haven, Connecticut, USA. Died March 30, 1997. Archytele tracks 62 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1

as Talent Scout

Career timeline

Jim Henson Idea Man
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
Sesame Street: Trick or Treat on Sesame Street · Director
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
Sesame Street: Elmo and the Bookaneers: Pirates Who Love to Read! · DirectorSesame Street: Elmo's World: All About Faces · Director
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 1 (1969-1974) · WriterSesame Street: Old School Vol. 1 (1969-1974) · DirectorSesame Street: Old School Vol. 3 (1979-1984) · DirectorSesame Street: Old School Vol. 3 (1979-1984) · WriterSesame Street: Old School Vol. 2 (1974-1979) · Director
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol · DirectorA Sesame Street Christmas Carol · Writer
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song? · Original Music Composer
The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street · Co-Director
Sesame Street: Quiet Time · DirectorSesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies · Director
Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree · Director
The World of Jim Henson
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration · Director
Getting Ready to Read · Director
Sesame Street: Elmo's Sing-Along Guessing Game · DirectorSesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals · Director
Sesame Street: Monster Hits! · DirectorSesame Street: Dance Along! · DirectorSesame Street: Dance Along! · Executive ProducerSesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly! · DirectorJim Henson's Memorial Service
The Best of Ernie and Bert · DirectorSesame Street: Put Down the Duckie · DirectorBig Bird in Japan · DirectorBig Bird in Japan · Executive ProducerBig Bird in Japan · Writer
Sesame Street: Sing Along · Director
Sesame Street: Learning About Numbers · DirectorSesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories · Director
Big Bird in China · DirectorBig Bird in China · Executive ProducerBig Bird in China · WriterRocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets · WriterDon't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Grump CriticMuppet Gimme a BreakMuppet Breaker UpperJohn Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together · Writer
Christmas Eve on Sesame StreetChristmas Eve on Sesame Street · WriterChristmas Eve on Sesame Street · DirectorChristmas Eve on Sesame Street · Executive Producer
Sesame Street- Do you know where Ernie lives?
Julie on Sesame Street · Writer
This Way to Sesame Street · WriterHey Cinderella! · Writer
Creature of ComfortYouth '68 · Director
Ripples
The Patty Duke Show

Full Filmography

62 titles
  • Jim Henson Idea Man (2024) as Self (archive footage)
  • Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (2021) as Self (archive footage)
  • Sesame Street: Trick or Treat on Sesame Street (2017) Director
  • I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story (2015) as Self
  • Sesame Street: Elmo and the Bookaneers: Pirates Who Love to Read! (2009) Director
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All About Faces (2009) Director
  • Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 1 (1969-1974) (2008) Writer
  • Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 1 (1969-1974) (2008) Director
  • Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 3 (1979-1984) (2008) Director
  • Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 3 (1979-1984) (2008) Writer
  • Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 2 (1974-1979) (2008) Director
  • Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 2 (1974-1979) (2008) Writer
  • A Sesame Street Christmas Carol (2006) Director
  • A Sesame Street Christmas Carol (2006) Writer
  • Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song? (2004) Original Music Composer
  • The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street (1998) Co-Director
  • Sesame Street: Quiet Time (1997) Director
  • Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies (1997) Director
  • Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree (1995) Director
  • The World of Jim Henson (1994) as Self
  • Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration (1993) Director
  • Getting Ready to Read (1992) Director
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's Sing-Along Guessing Game (1991) Director
  • Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals (1991) Director
  • Sesame Street: Monster Hits! (1990) Director
  • Sesame Street: Dance Along! (1990) Director
  • Sesame Street: Dance Along! (1990) Executive Producer
  • Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly! (1990) Director
  • Jim Henson's Memorial Service (1990)
  • Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music (1990) Director
  • Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music (1990) Writer
  • Sesame Street: Rock & Roll! (1990) Director
  • The Best of Ernie and Bert (1988) Director
  • Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie (1988) Director
  • Big Bird in Japan (1988) Director
  • Big Bird in Japan (1988) Executive Producer
  • Big Bird in Japan (1988) Writer
  • Sesame Street: Sing Along (1987) Director
  • Sesame Street: Learning About Numbers (1986) Director
  • Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories (1986) Director
  • Big Bird in China (1983) Director
  • Big Bird in China (1983) Executive Producer
  • Big Bird in China (1983) Writer
  • Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets (1983) Writer
  • 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
  • Grump Critic (1979) as Announcer (voice)
  • Muppet Gimme a Break (1979) as Announcer in "Grump Critic" (voice)
  • Muppet Breaker Upper (1979) as Announcer for "The Five Basic Rules of Selling" (voice)
  • John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together (1979) Writer
  • Christmas Eve on Sesame Street (1978) as Santa Claus (voice) (uncredited)
  • Christmas Eve on Sesame Street (1978) Writer
  • Christmas Eve on Sesame Street (1978) Director
  • Christmas Eve on Sesame Street (1978) Executive Producer
  • Sesame Street- Do you know where Ernie lives? (1975) as Self
  • Julie on Sesame Street (1973) Writer
  • This Way to Sesame Street (1969) Writer
  • Hey Cinderella! (1969) Writer
  • Creature of Comfort (1968)
  • Youth '68 (1968) Director
  • Ripples (1967) as Architect
  • The Patty Duke Show (1963) as Talent Scout

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Jon Stone best known for?

Jon Stone is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010).

When and where was Jon Stone born?

Jon Stone was born on April 13, 1931 in New Haven, Connecticut, USA. They passed away on March 30, 1997.

How many credits does Jon Stone have?

Jon Stone has accumulated over 62 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1963 to 2024.

What is Jon Stone's background in cinema and television?

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...