Matt Stone is an American actor, animator, writer, producer, and composer best known for co-creating the critically acclaimed animated television show "South Park" alongside Trey Parker. Born on May 26, 1971, Stone and Parker met while attending the University of Colorado at Boulder, where they collaborated on various projects before launching "South Park" in 1997. Apart from his work on the animated series, Matt Stone has also been involved in the production of movies and stage productions, including the musical "The Book of Mormon," which has been a commercial and critical success. His work often features satirical humor and commentary on a wide range of social and political issues.