Jon Stone

Birthday: April 13th, 1932 Date of Death: March 30th, 1997 Place of Birth: New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Jon Stone was an American award-winning writer, director and producer, who was best known for being an original crew member on Sesame Street and is credited with helping develop characters such as Cookie Monster, Oscar the Grouch and Big Bird. Stone won 18 television Emmy Awards. Many regard him as one of the best children's television writers.