William Oliver Stone Biography: Movies, TV Shows, Height, Parents, Wife, Children, Age, Net Worth, Wikipedia

William Oliver Stone is an acclaimed American filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer renowned for his provocative and politically charged films.

A Vietnam War veteran, Stone’s firsthand experiences have profoundly influenced his cinematic narratives, particularly those centered on war and political intrigue.

His notable works include Platoon (1986), Born on the Fourth of July (1989), and JFK (1991), each reflecting his commitment to exploring complex historical and political themes.

Profile

• Full Name: William Oliver Stone
• Stage Name: William Oliver Stone
• Born: 15, September 1946
• Age: 78 years old
• Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Film Director, Screenwriter, and Producer
• Height: 1.83 m
• Parents: Louis Stone and Jacqueline Goddet
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Najwa Sarkis (m. 1971–1977), Elizabeth Burkit Cox (m. 1971–1977), and Sun-jung Jung (m. 1996–)
• Children: Sean Stone, Tara Chong Stone, Michael Stone
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $70 million

Early Life And Education

William Oliver Stone was born on September 15, 1946, in New York City to Louis Stone, a stockbroker, and Jacqueline Goddet. He was raised in Manhattan and Stamford, Connecticut, in an affluent household.

Stone briefly attended Yale University before dropping out. He later enrolled at New York University, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in film.

His ethnic background includes Jewish heritage from his father’s side, and he has identified as agnostic.

Career

William Oliver Stone began his film career in the 1970s, gaining early recognition for writing the screenplay for Midnight Express (1978), which earned him an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. He continued to build his reputation with screenwriting credits for films like Conan the Barbarian (1982) and Scarface (1983).

Stone transitioned to directing with Salvador (1986), but it was Platoon (1986) that brought him widespread acclaim, winning four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. He followed this success with Wall Street (1987), Born on the Fourth of July (1989), and JFK (1991), further establishing his reputation for tackling controversial and politically charged subjects.

In the 2000s and beyond, Stone continued to explore political and historical themes with films like W. (2008), Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010), and Snowden (2016). He also directed documentaries such as JFK Revisited: Through the Looking Glass (2021) and Nuclear Now (2022), reflecting his ongoing interest in political discourse and global issues.

Social Media

William Oliver Stone is not on social media handle

Personal Life

William Oliver Stone, the American filmmaker, has been married three times. His first marriage was to Najwa Sarkis in 1971, which ended in divorce in 1977.

He later married Elizabeth Burkit Cox in 1981, and the couple had two sons, Sean and Michael Jack, before divorcing in 1993. In 1996, Stone married Sun-jung Jung, with whom he shares a daughter named Tara.

Filmography

• Midnight Express (1978) – Screenwriter
• Platoon (1986) – Director, Screenwriter
• Wall Street (1987) – Director, Screenwriter
• Born on the Fourth of July (1989) – Director, Screenwriter
• JFK (1991) – Director, Screenwriter
• Natural Born Killers (1994) – Director, Screenwriter
• Nixon (1995) – Director, Screenwriter
• Any Given Sunday (1999) – Director, Screenwriter
• Alexander (2004) – Director, Screenwriter
• W. (2008) – Director, Screenwriter
• Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010) – Director, Screenwriter
• Snowden (2016) – Director, Screenwriter
• JFK Revisited: Through the Looking Glass (2021) – Director

Net Worth

William Oliver Stone’s estimated net worth is approximately $70 million. His wealth primarily stems from his successful career in filmmaking, encompassing directing, screenwriting, and producing numerous critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.