Matt Stone
Matt Stone
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Matt Stone is a American writer, animator, actor, producer, director, musician, and composer, best known as the co-creator of the adult animated sitcom South Park. He is often credited alongside his partner Trey Parker.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on September 26, 1971, in Houston, Texas, Matt Stone has not passed away. As a living individual, he continues to work in the entertainment industry.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Stone's nationality is American, and his profession includes writer, animator, actor, producer, director, musician, and composer.
Early Life and Background
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Growing up in Texas, Matt Stone developed an interest in animation from a young age. He was heavily influenced by the works of Looney Tunes, Tom and Jerry, and The Simpsons. During his high school years, he began creating animated shorts for local television stations. After graduating from Heritage High School in Littleton, Colorado, Stone attended the University of Colorado Boulder.
Major Accomplishments
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Co-Creation of South Park
In 1997, Matt Stone and Trey Parker co-created South Park, a satirical adult animated sitcom that premiered on August 13, 1997. The show gained instant popularity for its crude humor, pop culture references, and unapologetic take on social issues. With over 300 episodes aired to date, South Park has become one of the longest-running television shows in history.
Film Work
Stone and Parker also collaborated on several animated films, including:
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (1999): A musical comedy film based on the show.
Team America: World Police (2004): An adult-rated puppet-based satire of international relations.
Notable Works or Actions
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As a writer and producer for South Park, Matt Stone has been involved in numerous episodes that tackle sensitive topics such as racism, sexism, and terrorism. Some notable episodes include:
"Trapped in the Closet" (2005): A two-part episode that satirizes Scientology.
"The China Probrem" (2017): An episode addressing issues surrounding China's influence on international politics.
Impact and Legacy
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Matt Stone has left an indelible mark on the animation industry. His work with Trey Parker has helped redefine the boundaries of adult animation, pushing the limits of what can be considered acceptable in television programming. As a co-creator of South Park, he continues to shape the show's content and direction.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Matt Stone is widely quoted for his unapologetic humor, social commentary, and willingness to tackle complex issues through satire. His work has become synonymous with irreverent comedy and is often referenced in popular culture.
Quotes by Matt Stone
So a lot of our shows where even we think we've taken a very deliberate stand, liberals say, 'That's awesome, you took on the conservatives' same show and conservatives say 'That's awesome, you took on liberals.'
It is like football with coaches, like, 'We're only going to think about the next game.' It is really true, all you think is, 'Okay, we have to make a good next episode.'
I went to a couple Academy Awards parties and I was definitely like, 'Whoa, no one will talk to me.'
And there’s a visceral fun in watching Team America and making it, like taking a puppet and throwing it against the wall. Because it’s not CG, there’s something funny about it.
We’ve been around long enough and have been to enough award shows to know that it is easy to lose to Phil Collins at any time.
It’s the business of movies, it’s the fights that go along with the level of budget, and more than anything, it’s the creative constipation of having to live with one idea for two or three years. It’s just not that fun.