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Matt Stone: The Funny Guy Who Makes Cartoons!

Meet Matt Stone, the super-creative person behind hilarious shows and musicals that make everyone laugh!

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Matt Stone at the 2024 Telluride Film Festival (cropped)

Matt Stone at the 2024 Telluride Film Festival (cropped)

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MN: IUPAT's Matt Stone door knocks in St. Paul, talks to union carpenter Ron who is a strong Obama supporter
MN: IUPAT's Matt Stone door knocks in St. Paul, talks to union carpenter Ron who is a strong Obama supporter
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MN: IUPAT's Matt Stone door knocks in St. Paul, talks to union carpenter Ron who is a strong Obama supporter
MN: IUPAT's Matt Stone door knocks in St. Paul, talks to union carpenter Ron who is a strong Obama supporter
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2006 Trey Parker and Matt Stone at Peabody Awards
Trey Parker and Matt Stone by Gage Skidmore
Matt Stone by Gage Skidmore
MN: IUPAT's Matt Stone door knocks in St. Paul, talks to union carpenter Ron who is a strong Obama supporter

Key Facts

Born
May 26, 1971.
Known For
Co-creating the TV show South Park and the musical The Book of Mormon.
Awards Won
Multiple Emmy Awards for South Park and Tony Awards for The Book of Mormon.
Creative Partner
Trey Parker.

Who's This Matt Stone Dude?

Imagine a super-smart person who loves making people giggle! That's Matt Stone. He's an actor, a writer, and even a musician. He's most famous for helping create 'South Park,' a cartoon show that's been making us laugh for a super long time. He also helped make a funny musical called 'The Book of Mormon.' He's like a comedian with a magic wand, turning ideas into awesome entertainment!

From School Days to Super Stardom!

Matt Stone didn't just wake up famous! When he was in college, he met his best friend, Trey Parker. Together, they made funny short movies and even a musical about cannibals! It was like their own little movie-making club. Then, they moved to a big city and made 'South Park,' which became a HUGE hit on TV. It’s like going from playing in your backyard to performing on a giant stage!

Why Matt Stone's Stuff is So Cool!

Matt Stone is amazing at making things funny and smart at the same time. He uses his shows and musicals to talk about silly things and important things in a way that makes you think AND laugh. 'South Park' is like a super-long joke that keeps getting funnier, and 'The Book of Mormon' is a musical that's so catchy, you'll be humming the songs for days! He's won lots of awards, like shiny trophies, for his awesome work!

More Than Just Cartoons!

Matt Stone doesn't just make cartoons. He also helped make a movie called 'Team America: World Police,' which is a funny action movie with puppets! And remember that musical 'The Book of Mormon'?

It was so popular, it even won big awards on Broadway, like the most important theater awards you can get! He's like a chef who can cook up all sorts of delicious and surprising treats, not just one kind of food.

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