Robert Stone, a renowned filmmaker, was born in England and later educated in the United States. He holds a degree in history from the University of Wisconsin/Madison, which laid the foundation for his illustrious career.
Stone's first film, Radio Bikini, released in 1987, garnered him international recognition and an Oscar nomination, solidifying his reputation as a master storyteller. Throughout his 35-year career, he has successfully worn multiple hats, serving as a producer, director, writer, editor, and cameraman.
Stone's extensive body of work has earned him widespread acclaim, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Feature Documentary, a DuPont-Columbia Award, and three PrimeTime Emmy nominations for Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking, among numerous other accolades. Four of his films have premiered at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival, and nine have been featured on the esteemed PBS history series American Experience.
Film critic Owen Gleiberman has praised Stone as "one of our most important documentary filmmakers," citing his direction of two of the most insightful documentaries of the last decade. Stone continues to create high-end, personally crafted documentaries from his home in New York's Hudson Valley, where he resides with his wife, Shelby Stone, a film and television producer.
Personality Biography:
Robert Stone:
* Born in England
* Educated in the United States
* University of Wisconsin/Madison graduate with a degree in history
* Started his career with the film Radio Bikini (1987)
* Multi-tasking filmmaker with roles as producer, director, writer, editor, and cameraman
* Has developed an international reputation with a range of critically acclaimed feature-documentaries
* Nominated for Academy Award, DuPont-Columbia Award, and PrimeTime Emmy Awards
* Films have premiered at Sundance Film Festival and aired on PBS's American Experience
* Lives in New York's Hudson Valley with his wife, Shelby Stone
