Sean Christopher Stone (born December 29, 1984) is an American actor, filmmaker, and television host. Stone hosted a show on the Russian state-funded network
RT America
RT America was a U.S.-based news channel headquartered in Washington, D.C. Owned by TV Novosti and operated by production company T&RProductions, it was a part of the RT (TV network), RT network, a global multilingual television news network base ...
until the network was shut down in 2022 after
Russia's invasion of Ukraine
In his last episode on RT America, Stone criticized celebrities for speaking out against Russia's invasion, and claimed that
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Gail Winfrey (; born Orpah Gail Winfrey; January 29, 1954), or simply Oprah, is an American talk show host, television producer, actress, author, and philanthropist. She is best known for her talk show, ''The Oprah Winfrey Show'', br ...
had banned Tolstoy's ''
War and Peace
''War and Peace'' (russian: Война и мир, translit=Voyna i mir; pre-reform Russian: ; ) is a literary work by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy that mixes fictional narrative with chapters on history and philosophy. It was first published ...
'' from her book club, and said it was wrong to characterize Russian leader
Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin; (born 7 October 1952) is a Russian politician and former intelligence officer who holds the office of president of Russia. Putin has served continuously as president or prime minister since 1999: as prime min ...
as "some kind of dictator."
Biography
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Stone was born in New York City. He is the son of Elizabeth Burkit Cox and film director
Oliver Stone
William Oliver Stone (born September 15, 1946) is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. Stone won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay as writer of '' Midnight Express'' (1978), and wrote the gangster film remake '' Sc ...
and has appeared in several of his father's films.
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''The Guardian
''The Guardian'' is a British daily newspaper. It was founded in 1821 as ''The Manchester Guardian'', and changed its name in 1959. Along with its sister papers ''The Observer'' and ''The Guardian Weekly'', ''The Guardian'' is part of the Gu ...
''[Oliver Stone's Son Wants To Help US With Islam](_blank)
''Sky News
Sky News is a British free-to-air television news channel and organisation. Sky News is distributed via an English-language radio news service, and through online channels. It is owned by Sky Group, a division of Comcast. John Ryley is the hea ...
'', February 20, 2012[Le fils d'Oliver Stone converti à l'islam en Iran](_blank)
, ''France 24
France 24 ( in French) is a French state-owned international news television network based in Paris. Its channels broadcast in French, English, Arabic, and Spanish and are aimed at the overseas market.
Based in the Paris suburb of Issy-les-M ...
'', February 14, 2012[Tim Molloy]
Oliver Stone's son converts to Islam
''Yahoo News
Yahoo! News is a news website that originated as an internet-based news aggregator by Yahoo!. The site was created by a Yahoo! software engineer named Brad Clawsie in August 1996. Articles originally came from news services such as the Associate ...
'', February 14, 2012 His paternal grandmother was French.
A convert to
Shia Islam
Shīʿa Islam or Shīʿīsm is the second-largest branch of Islam. It holds that the Islamic prophet Muhammad designated ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib as his successor (''khalīfa'') and the Imam (spiritual and political leader) after him, m ...
in 2012,
[Sean Stone, Oliver Stone's Son, Converts To Islam During Iran Visit ](_blank)
''Huffington Post
''HuffPost'' (formerly ''The Huffington Post'' until 2017 and sometimes abbreviated ''HuffPo'') is an American progressive news website, with localized and international editions. The site offers news, satire, blogs, and original content, and ...
'', February 14, 2012[Sean Stone converts to Islam in Iran](_blank)
''Fox News
The Fox News Channel, abbreviated FNC, commonly known as Fox News, and stylized in all caps, is an American multinational conservative cable news television channel based in New York City. It is owned by Fox News Media, which itself is owne ...
'', February 20, 2012[Sean Stone: Ahmadinejad is 'really misunderstood'](_blank)
''The Jerusalem Post
''The Jerusalem Post'' is a broadsheet newspaper based in Jerusalem, founded in 1932 during the British Mandate of Palestine by Gershon Agron as ''The Palestine Post''. In 1950, it changed its name to ''The Jerusalem Post''. In 2004, the paper w ...
'', February 22, 2012 in an interview with
CNN
CNN (Cable News Network) is a multinational cable news channel headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. Founded in 1980 by American media proprietor Ted Turner and Reese Schonfeld as a 24-hour cable news channel, and presently owned by the M ...
, Stone said that he accepted
Muhammad
Muhammad ( ar, مُحَمَّد; 570 – 8 June 632 Common Era, CE) was an Arab religious, social, and political leader and the founder of Islam. According to Muhammad in Islam, Islamic doctrine, he was a prophet Divine inspiration, di ...
as the seal of
the prophets.
[Interview With Filmmaker Sean Stone, Oliver Stone's Son](_blank)
''CNN News
CNN (Cable News Network) is a multinational cable news channel headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. Founded in 1980 by American media proprietor Ted Turner and Reese Schonfeld as a 24-hour cable news channel, and presently owned by the M ...
'', February 22, 2012[Sean bin Oliver Stone converted to Islam?](_blank)
''Beliefnet
Beliefnet is a lifestyle website featuring editorial content related to the topics of inspiration, spirituality, health, wellness, love and family, news, and entertainment.
History
Launched in 1999 by Steven Waldman and Robert Nylen, Beliefnet ...
'', February 25, 2012 Speaking to
Bill O'Reilly, he claimed Iranian President
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad ( fa, محمود احمدینژاد, Mahmūd Ahmadīnežād ), born Mahmoud Sabbaghian ( fa, محمود صباغیان, Mahmoud Sabbāghyān, 28 October 1956), 's statements about Israel had been misunderstood.
Stone is a member of the Board of Advisors for the company MindShare Ventures Group based in New York City.
Filmography
Actor
*''
Salvador
Salvador, meaning "salvation" (or "saviour") in Catalan, Spanish, and Portuguese may refer to:
* Salvador (name)
Arts, entertainment, and media Music
*Salvador (band), a Christian band that plays both English and Spanish music
** ''Salvador'' ( ...
'' (1986) as Boyle's Baby
*''
Wall Street
Wall Street is an eight-block-long street in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan in New York City. It runs between Broadway in the west to South Street and the East River in the east. The term "Wall Street" has become a metonym for t ...
'' (1987) as Rudy Gekko
*''
Born on the Fourth of July
''Born on the Fourth of July'', published in 1976, is the best-selling autobiography by Ron Kovic, a paralyzed Vietnam War veteran who became an anti-war activist. Kovic was born on July 4, 1946, and his book's ironic title echoed a famous line ...
'' (1989) as Young Jimmy Kovic
*''
JFK
John Fitzgerald Kennedy (May 29, 1917 – November 22, 1963), often referred to by his initials JFK and the nickname Jack, was an American politician who served as the 35th president of the United States from 1961 until his assassination i ...
'' (1991) as Jasper Garrison
*''
The Doors
The Doors were an American Rock music, rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1965, with vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Krieger, and drummer John Densmore. They were among the most controversial and influential ro ...
'' (1991) as Young Jim Morrison
*''
Heaven & Earth (1993)
*''
Natural Born Killers
''Natural Born Killers'' is a 1994 American crime film directed by Oliver Stone and starring Woody Harrelson, Juliette Lewis, Robert Downey Jr., Tommy Lee Jones, and Tom Sizemore. The film tells the story of two victims of traumatic childho ...
'' (1994) as Kevin
*''
Nixon
Richard Milhous Nixon (January 9, 1913April 22, 1994) was the 37th president of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as a representative and senator from California and was ...
'' (1995) as
Donald Nixon
Francis Donald Nixon (November 23, 1914 – June 27, 1987) was a
younger brother of United States President Richard Nixon.
Family
He was the third of five sons:
*Harold Nixon (June 1, 1909 – March 7, 1933)
*Richard Nixon (January 9, 1913 ...
*''
U Turn
A U-turn in driving refers to performing a 180° rotation to reverse the direction of travel. It is called a "U-turn" because the maneuver looks like the letter U. In some areas, the maneuver is illegal, while in others, it is treated as a m ...
'' (1997)
*''
Any Given Sunday
''Any Given Sunday'' is a 1999 American sports drama film directed by Oliver Stone depicting a fictional professional American football team. The film features an ensemble cast, including Al Pacino, Cameron Diaz, Dennis Quaid, Jamie Foxx, James ...
'' (1999)
*''Fighting Against Time: Oliver Stone's Alexander'' (2005) himself as narrator
*''Resurrecting Alexander'' (2005) himself as narrator
*''Perfect Is the Enemy of Good'' (2005) as narrator
*''
W.'' (2008)
*''
Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps'' (2010)
*''Nevo'' (2011) as Stephan
*''
Greystone Park'' (2011) as Sean
*''American Road'' (2011) as Jack Kerouac
*''
Don't Pass Me By
"Don't Pass Me By" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles from their 1968 double album ''The Beatles'' (also known as the "White Album"). A country rock song, it was the first solo composition written by drummer Ringo Starr.
The song w ...
'' (2012) as Josh Malek
*''
Night Walk'' (2019) as Frank
Director, producer, cinematographer, or screenwriter
*''Fighting Against Time: Oliver Stone's Alexander'' (2005) (as writer, producer, director, cinematographer)
*''The Death of Alexander'' (2005) (as producer, director, cinematographer)
*''Resurrecting Alexander'' (2005) (as producer, director, cinematographer)
*''Perfect Is the Enemy of Good'' (2005) (as producer, director, cinematographer)
*''Nuremberg: A Vision Restored'' (2007) (as producer, director, cinematographer)
*''Singularity'' (2008) (as writer, producer, director)
*''Greystone Park'' (2011) (as writer, director)
*''A Child's Night Dream'' (upcoming) (as writer, producer, director)
*''A Thousand Pieces'' (2020) (as narrator), Documentary about CIA and FBI corruption.
Greystone Park
References
External links
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