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.
Jon Stone has 61 screen credits in a career dating back to 1967. Signature works include Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration, A Sesame Street Christmas Carol, The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
