Jon Stone

For the singer-songwriter and producer, see American Young. For the British poet, see Jon Stone (poet). For the New Hampshire politician, see Jonathan Stone (New Hampshire politician). For people named Jonathan Stone, see Jonathan Stone (disambiguation).

Not to be confused with John Stones.

Jon Stone
Born	Jon Arthur Stone (1931-04-13)April 13, 1931 New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
Died	March 30, 1997(1997-03-30) (aged 65) New York City
Education	Williams College (BA) Yale University (MFA)
Occupations	Screenwriter television director producer children's author
Spouse	Beverley Owen ​ ​ (m. 1964; div. 1974)​
Children	2

Jon Arthur Stone (April 13, 1931 – March 30, 1997) was an American television screenwriter, director, producer, and chlidren's author who was best known as an original crewmember on the children's television show Sesame Street. He is credited with helping to develop characters such as Cookie Monster, Oscar the Grouch and Big Bird. Stone won 18 television Emmy Awards and is regarded as one of the best children's television writers.