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Matt StounAmerican film actor, voice actor, animator, film director and screenwriter, Emmy winner.
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Biography of Matt Stone
Matt Stone is an American film actor, voice actor, animator, film director, and screenwriter. He is best known as the co-creator of the animated television series "South Park" alongside Trey Parker. Stone was born in Houston, Texas, to Sheila Lois (née Belasco) and Gerald Whitney Stone, an economics professor. He grew up in the Denver area and later moved to Littleton, Colorado.
Early Life and Education
Stone lived near Columbine High School, but instead of attending, he went to Heritage High School in Littleton. He graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder with a degree in mathematics. It was during his time at the university that Stone met Trey Parker, and they began working on their first serious project, the cult film "Cannibal! The Musical."
Career
In 1997, Stone and Parker gained widespread recognition for their short animated films "The Spirit of Christmas," which led to the creation of their most famous project, "South Park." In 1998, they starred in the film "BASEketball," directed by David Zucker, which showcased Stone's talent as a comedic actor.
In 1999, the feature film "South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut" was released and received critical acclaim, even earning an Oscar nomination. Stone and Parker gained attention at the 2000 Academy Awards when they attended under the influence of LSD, wearing outfits mimicking Jennifer Lopez and Gwyneth Paltrow's previous red carpet looks.
Stone and Parker created the series "That's My Bush!" in 2001, a parody of both sitcoms and President George W. Bush. They also co-created the puppet-animated film "Team America: World Police" in 2004, where Stone served as a co-producer, co-screenwriter, and one of the lead voice actors.
Personal Life and Musical Career
Stone is a member of the band DVDA, alongside Trey Parker. Although they have not released any full-length albums, their songs have been featured in soundtracks for Parker and Stone's films and television series.
Stone has a close relationship with the band Primus and their leader Les Claypool. DVDA performed as their opening act, and Stone participated as a guest producer on the track "Natural Joe" for Primus' 1999 album "Antipop." He also appeared in Claypool's mockumentary "Electric Apricot: Quest For Festeroo."
Currently, Stone resides in Los Angeles. In 2002, he was interviewed for Michael Moore's documentary film "Bowling for Columbine," where he discussed his social experiences during his youth in Littleton and the social alienation that can lead to tragedies like the Columbine High School massacre. The film also included an animated segment in the style of "South Park" that discussed the history of firearms.
