Stuart Stone

Stuart Stone
Born Stuart Eisenstein
November 17
Thornhill, Ontario, Canada
Occupation Actor, Director, Comedian, Rapper, Record producer

Stu Stone (born Stuart Eisenstein on November 17) is a Canadian film, television, and voice-over actor as well as a producer of TV/film and music. Stone also has toured as a comedian and rapper. In March 2009, Stone was named one of the "10 most innovative on the web" for his groundbreaking work on The Sunday Nite Stu, a live streaming show and his TSM Radio Show, recognized as the longest running podcast of all time. He was also named one of the most influential Canadians of all time in the Macleans magazine 110th anniversary issue.

Biography

Early life and acting career

Stone was born Stuart Eisenstein in Thornhill, Ontario. He started his acting career at age 2, and appeared in some Canadian TV commercials as a child actor in Toronto. He made his major motion picture debut in Heavenly Bodies as Joey, Samantha Blair (played by Cynthia Dale)'s son, in 1984. Since then, he has guest-starred in many TV series such as Goosebumps, Boston Public, and Flash Forward. He starred in animated features such as Babar: The Movie and The Magic School Bus as a voice-over actor. He has also done voice-over work for Care Bears, and voices both main characters in the Canadian cartoon Carl Squared. He also had a role in the cult films Donnie Darko and The Boys Club. After graduating highschool, he moved to Los Angeles, California to continue his career in acting.

Music career

Stone's hidden talent for rapping was "discovered" at the first public screening of Donnie Darko at the Sundance Film Festival in 2001. As the projector in a screening caused trouble, he jumped on the stage and started rapping and dancing to audience. He also created his own freestyle character "Stu the Jew" there. When his accidental rap debut was well received, he got an idea of starting a band to pursue a music career. That was the moment his local LA band "The Stone Movement" was born.

On July 27, 2001, the band debuted on stage at the world-famous Whisky a Go Go in Hollywood and had been playing to sold-out audiences on the California club scene ever since. Stone was a lead vocalist in the band and they mixed "a little rock and pop and hip-hop and underground" to create a whole new brand of music.

Blowin' Up

In 2006, Stone and actor/comedian (and also close friend) Jamie Kennedy starred together in the MTV reality show Blowin' Up, which showed the journey the two went through to create a hit rap album and "blowin' up". After the show aired its finale, the album Stone and Kennedy created was released, which was titled Blowin' Up to correspond with their reality series, and both also appeared on the MTV show True Love. The album featured guest appearances from Houston rapper Paul Wall and Bay Area rapper E-40, as well as actors Bob Saget and Jason Biggs.

Stone has been known to tour off and on with Kennedy on his stand up tours, performing songs from the Blowin' Up album, as well as the song "The Left One", featured on Kennedy's Unwashed album. Shows on these variety are routinely opened by comedian Bill Dawes, and at times have had guests, such as Saget at a November 17, 2006 Las Vegas show.

Stone recently completed a tour of Iraq and Kuwait with Kennedy, Dawes, B Boy Casper, DJ Joey Nicks and Paul Wall. "Circle Circle Dot Dot" recently went to #1 on YouTube. The Lego-themed video sparked new life into the Blowin' Up project. As of summer 2008, it is one of the most viewed videos ever on the site, with over 10 million views.

Solo projects

Stone is also released his own album, as noted on his internet radio show, TSM (The Stone Movement) Radio. Stu Stone Return of the Stone Movement is available now on iTunes and digitally worldwide on all platforms, most probably through the Warner Brothers label, who also released Blowin' Up as a part of a three feature deal.

"The Sunday Nite Stu"

Stu hosted his own show, "The Sunday Nite Stu", which was originally broadcast online through Stickam webcasts. His show aired Sundays at 9 PM PST drawing in over 300 thousand viewers monthly. He brought along a variety of guest stars and anyone with a Stickam account could join his live room and watch or even get a chance to chat with him. The show was the first ever on the Stickam site and in 2012, "Sunday Nite Stu" celebrated over 10 million viewers! Recent guests included Colt Cabana, The Last Goodnight, Paul Wall, Young Church, Elliott Yamin, Kaz James, Jared McMullin, Andy Milonakis and Chester French.

"TSM Radio"

Stu Stone's TSM RADIO podcast continues to be one of the most listened to on the net. Stu's no holds barred interviews often give a chance for fans to hear their favourite artists and actors speak in a more "candid" fashion. Guests have included Tila Tequila, Perez Hilton, Jason Wahler, Talan Torriero, Elliott Yamin, Bonnie McKee, Everlast, Lucy Walsh, Dennis Haskins, Rohan Marley, Edward Furlong, Flower Tucci, Chyna, Kendra Jade, Christy Hemme, Diamond Dallas Page, Bobby Lee, Cisco Adler and many others.

"Criss Angel: Believe"

Stu Stone worked as the producer of magician Criss Angel's television series. He also produced "Criss Angel: Loyal Saturday" and "Criss Angel: Live Wire" broadcasts.

Donnie Darko

Stone's most infamous film role was in the film Donnie Darko.

"Magic School Bus"

Stuart "Stu" Stone was the voice of Ralphie on the animated series "Magic School Bus".

"Championship Wrestling From Hollywood"

Stu Stone performs regularly on the weekly pro-wrestling series "Championship Wrestling From Hollywood". Stone handles commentary on the broadcast as well as performing alongside his stable of wrestlers: The Family Stone.

"Friday Night Cranks"

Stone often plays a recurring role as Ralphie, an homage to a character from his past, in the online prank show Friday Night Cranks with Jared McMullin.

"5'7 Films"

Stone along with his partner Adam Rodness formed the company 5'7 films. Stone served as director and co-writer on the film The Haunted House On Kirby Road, which won best horror feature at the Toronto Independent Film Festival. Stu Stone also won best director for the film at the CineView film festival. 5'7 films has announced a second feature with Breakthrough entertainment which will once again put Stone in the directors chair. Another horror film revolving around Scarecrows. The company also has said they will be releasing an investigative documentary feature on the world of baseball cards.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1984 Heavenly Bodies Joel Blair
The Edison Twins Pete TV series - 1 episode
1986 Lost!
Kay O'Brien Danny Villaneuva TV series - 1 episode
1987 My Pet Monster Chuckie (voice) TV series
Blue Monkey Joey
1988 War of the Worlds Bobby TV series - 1 episode
Clifford's Fun with Letters Voice Video short
AlfTales Additional Voices TV series
1989 Babar Cousin Arthur (1989–1990) / Alexander #2 (1990–1991) TV series
The Teddy Bears' Picnic Wally Bear (voice) TV special
1990 The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 Junior (voice) TV series - 1 episode
1990-91 The Raccoons Bentley Raccoon (voice) TV series - 7 episodes
1991 Wish Kid Darryl Singletary (voice) TV series
Rupert (TV series) Additional Voices TV series
Swamp Thing Additional Voices TV series - 5 episodes
Super Mario World Additional Voices TV series
Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventures Additional Voices TV series - DIC version only
Beetlejuice Ramon TV series - 1 episode
1992 Used People Cousin Stevie
X-Men Proteus TV series
Maniac Mansion Frankie Vaughn TV series - 1 episode
The Teddy Bears' Christmas Wally Bear TV Movie
1989-93 Katts and Dog Buddie TV series - 6 episodes
1993 Dog City Eddie (voice) TV series - 1 episode
1993-1994 Tales from the Cryptkeeper (voice) TV series - 6 episodes
1994 Are You Afraid of the Dark? Doug Johnston TV series - 1 episode
The Tick Charles [Brainchild] (voice) TV series - 1 episode
Highlander: The Animated Series Various TV series
WildC.A.T.S. Additional Voices TV series
1995 Goosebumps Brian Colson TV series - 1 episode
Little Bear Additional Voices TV series
Ultraforce Additional Voices TV series
1996 Flash Forward Jack Debbens TV series - 6 episodes
Journey to the Centre of the Earth (voice) TV special
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective Additional Voices TV series
1997 The Boys Club Brad
Beverly Hills, 90210 Kid TV series - 1 episode
1994-97 The Magic School Bus Ralphie Tennelli (voice) TV series - 52 episodes
The Busy World of Richard Scarry Kenny Bear TV series
1998 Pacific Blue Jason Sanchez TV series - 1 episode
1999 The Pretender Chris TV series - 1 episode
Vendetta Tony Provenzano TV film made for HBO
2000 Damaged Goods Felix TV film
The Independent Jack Barth
2001 Da Möb JT (voice) TV series
Donnie Darko Ronald Fisher
Joy Ride Danny, Lewis' Roommate
2001 Tracey McBean Additional Voices TV series
2002 Boston Public Jordan Murphy TV series - 1 episode
Sorority Boys Valet
2004 Cyberchase Sheldon, Scritter (voice) TV series - 1 episode
Braceface Taylor Knight (voice) TV series - 1 episode
Mutant X Einstein TV series - 1 episode
Serial Killing 4 Dummys Amil
NCIS Dillon TV series - 1 episode
2005 Carl Squared Carl Crashman/C2 (voice) TV series [2005-]
2006 Pope Dreams Fox
2007 Kickin' It Old Skool DJ Tanner
2008 Bitten Twitch
2011 Hard Love Snap
2013 A Resurrection Nick
Gearheads Travis
2014 Little Savages Fink
Fated (Short) Agent Cliff
2015 Kantemir Brad
Tar Sebastian
Life on the Line Hunter

Video Game Roles

Director

Awards and nominations

Canadian Awards for the Electronic and Animated Arts (CAEAA)

Year Result Award Category/Recipient(s)
2008 Nominated ELAN Awards Best Male Voice Over in an Animated Feature or Television Production, for Episode 32 "Superstar" in Carl Squared 2016 Winner Toronto Independent Film Festival Best Horror Feature for The Haunted House on Kirby Road 2016 Winner CineView Film Festival Best Director for The Haunted House on Kirby Road

Discography

Albums

Album information Track list & Credits for each track
Blowin' Up
  • Released: July 11, 2006
  • Label: Warner Bros/JKss Records
  • Type of label: Major
  • Chart Positions: N/A
  • U.S. certification: N/A
  • U.S. Sales: N/A
  • Worldwide sales: 350,000
  • Circle Circle Dot Dot (written and produced by Stu Stone and Jamie Rise)
  • Rollin With Saget (written and produced by Stu Stone and D Sissive)
  • 1984 (written and produced by Stu Stone, Jamie Kennedy and DJ Lethal)
  • Flirt (written and produced by Stu Stone and Richard "Younglord" Frierson)
  • Crooked Stick (written and produced by Stu Stone and Jamie Rise)
  • Knuckle Up (written and produced by Stu Stone and Richard "Younglord" Frierson)
  • Car Rear (written and produced by Stu Stone and Jamie Rise)
  • Fuck Jamie Kennedy (written and produced by Stu Stone, E40 and Jamie Rise)
  • Rush the Club (written and produced by Kardinal Offishal and Stu Stone)
  • Celebrity Stalker (written and produced by Stu Stone, Jamie Kennedy and Eric V)
  • Mattress Mack (written and produced by Stu Stone, Justin Trugman, Sporty O and Paul Wall)
Album information Tracklist & Credits for each track
Return of the Stone Movement (album)
  • Released: July 27, 2011
  • Label: The Stone Movement
  • Type of label: Independent
  • Give It Up (written and produced by Stu Stone and Optimus Rock)
  • Super Bird (written and produced by Stu Stone and DJ Lethal)
  • Barely Legal (written and produced by Stu Stone, Justin Trugman and Marty James)
  • Memory Lane (written and produced by Stu Stone and Justin Trugman)
  • Wassupwidit (written and produced by Stu Stone, Young Church, Nic Nac and Oliver Goldstein)
  • Doin Just Fine (written and produced by Stu Stone and Party Slayerz - DJ Lethal and Franko)
  • Ordinary Girl (written and produced by Stu Stone and Jamie Rise)
  • Stu Stone(d) (written and produced by Stu Stone and Justin Trugman)
  • Two Sixteens (written and produced by Stu Stone, DJ Lethal and D-Sisive)
  • Day I Died in California (written and produced by Stu Stone and Jamie Rise)
  • How You Want It (written and produced by Stu Stone, Jay E and Joel Madden)
  • I'd Like To Know (written and produced by Stu Stone, DJ Lethal and Ely "the Creep" Rise)
  • Phake Wit Da Phunk (written and produced by Stu Stone and Christopher Lawrence)
  • The Message feat Perez Hilton (written and produced by Stu Stone)
  • Love Song (written and produced by Stu Stone and Justin Trugman)
  • She Don't Know My Name (written and produced by Stu Stone and Jamie Rise)
  • Breathe (written and produced by Stu Stone and Kaz James)
  • Save The Gingers (written and produced by Stu Stone and Justin Trugman)

Singles

As featured performer
Kaz James, Sony BMG, 2008
(from James' debut solo album If They Knew)

Videography

Jamie Kennedy & Stu Stone

Year Song title Director
2006 "Rollin' With Saget"(featuring Bob Saget) Dave Dean
"Circle Circle Dot Dot" (unreleased version) Dave Dean
2007 "Circle Circle Dot Dot" (Lego version) Nate Blurr (Blunty3000)
"1984" Janet Roston & Gerry Stansgar
2011 "Kid On X-Mas" Ilya Farfell

Stu Stone

Year Song title Director
2008 "Breathe"(featuring Kaz James) Fred Schepisi
2010 "Save the Gingers" Ron Howard
2011 "Super Bird" David Finkelstein
2013 "Ordinary Girl" Jeremy Foley

R.O.T.N.

Year Song title Director
2012 "I Just Wanna" Ilya Farfel
2013 "High As Hell" Ilya Farfel

See also

Other works

References

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