Matt Stone Biography

Matthew Richard ‘Matt’ Stone was born on May 26, 1971, to Gerald Whitney Stone, Jr., who was an economics professor and author, and Sheila Lois Belasco in Houston, Texas.

He and his sister grew up in the suburban neighborhood of Littleton, Colorado. There he went to the Heritage High School and later graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

In 1992, he was the actor, producer, director, and writer for the animated short film titled, ‘Jesus vs. Frosty’. This film was made while he was still a student at the University of Colorado.

In 1994, while he was at university, he acted in and produced the musical film, ‘Cannibal! The Musical’. This was an independent black comedy film that was directed by Trey Parker.

In 1995, he directed, produced, acted, and wrote the film titled, ‘Jesus vs. Santa’. The film was praised and it also won an award from the Los Angeles Film Critics Association.

In 1997, along with Trey Parker, he co-created the animated TV show for adults titled, ‘South Park’. The show was broadcast on the Comedy Central television network.

In 1998, he starred in the American sports comedy film, ‘BASEketball’, which was directed by David Zucker. The film was not well received and gained mixed reviews.

In 1999, he wrote the screenplay, produced, and acted in the film, ‘South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut’. It was an animated musical comedy film that was based on the TV series ‘South Park’.

In 2000, he directed the music video, ‘Even If You Don't’ for the experimental rock band, ‘Ween’. The video was for their seventh album ‘White Pepper’.

In 2001, he was the co-creator, writer, and executive producer of the TV comedy series, ‘That's My Bush!’.The show was broadcast on the Comedy Central television network.

In 2002, he was featured in the American Academy Award-winning documentary film, ‘Bowling for Columbine’. The film won critical acclaim and was also screened at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival.

In 2004, he served as the producer, writer, and voice actor for the satirical action-comedy film, ‘Team America: World Police’. The film received positive reviews.

In 2006, he was seen as an interviewee in the documentary film, ‘This Film is Not Yet Rated’. The film was based on the Motion Picture Association of America and its rating system.

In 2009, he was the executive producer for the American TV show and feature film, ‘How's Your News?’ It was broadcast every Sunday on the MTV network channel.

In 2010, he played himself in the documentary film, ‘Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage’, which was directed by Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn. The film provided a deep insight into ‘Rush’, a Canadian progressive rock band.

In 2011, his religious satirical musical, ‘The Book of Mormon’, composed in collaboration with Trey Parker, and Robert Lopez, opened on Broadway. The musical received many awards. In 2021, he starred in the animated television special ‘South Park: Post Covid’ where he voiced several characters including ‘Kenny McCormick,’ ‘Kyle Broflovski,’ and ‘Craig Tucker.’

He also starred in ‘South Park: Post Covid: The Return of Covid,’ ‘South Park: The Streaming Wars,’ and ‘South Park: The Streaming Wars Part 2.’

He is the co-creator of ‘South Park’, which is one of the Comedy Central television network's highest-rated shows. The show is also broadcast internationally in India, New Zealand, and Europe.

In 1998, he received the Producers Guild of America Award for the category of ‘Most Promising Producer in Television’ for ‘South Park’.

In 2000, he was the recipient of the MTV Movie Award for the category of ‘Best Musical Performance’ for ‘South Park: Bigger Longer & Uncut’

In 2005, 2007, 2008, and 2009, he was the recipient of the Primetime Emmy for the category of ‘Outstanding Animated Program’ for ‘South Park’.

In 2011, he received three Tony Awards for ‘The Book of Mormon’ in the respective categories, ‘Best Musical’, ‘Best Book of a Musical’, and ‘Best Original Score’.

In 2011, he received the Grammy Award for the category of ‘Best Musical Show Album’ for ‘The Book of Mormon: Original Cast Recording’.

In 2008, he got married to Angela Howard. The couple has been blessed with two children.

He claims to have grown up as an agnostic and identifies himself as an atheist.

This American producer, director, and screenwriter once wore a green gown to the 72nd Academy Awards. He is the mastermind behind the hugely famous animated television series, South Park.