Ezra Stone (1917–1994) was an American actor and television director, best known for his portrayal of Henry Aldrich in . Born Ezra Chaim Feinstone on December 2, 1917, Stone began performing publicly at age seven and later studied acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. His career-defining role came in the mid-1930s when he was cast as Henry Aldrich in , a part that transitioned into the popular radio comedy in 1939. The show became widely known for its trademark opening dialogue between Henry and his mother. Stone remained in the role until 1942, when he joined the U.S. Army’s Special Services unit during World War II. He married actress Sara Seegar that same year, and upon returning from military service, he resumed the Henry Aldrich role until 1952.

After retiring from acting, Stone focused on directing both stage and television. He directed the TV adaptation of in 1952 and went on to direct numerous programs including , , , , and . His Broadway acting appearances included productions of , , , , and . As a director, he worked on stage productions such as , , and . In 1961, he produced the television series , and over an 18-year period, he created 200 motivational and training films for IBM. Stone was recognized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Radio section at 1634 Vine Street, dedicated on February 8, 1960.

Sara Seegar-Stone (1914–1990) was an American actress. Born Sarah Wall Seegar on July 1, 1914, in Indiana to Frank and Carrie Seegar, she was educated in London and Paris before graduating from Hollywood High School and earning a drama degree from Los Angeles Junior College. Seegar began her stage career in London with but returned to the United States at the onset of World War II. From 1940 onward, she built a diverse performance career, appearing on Broadway, in films, and across numerous radio and television programs. She was a regular on , played Elsie in , and appeared in popular series including , , and . Her most recognized role was as Mrs. Wilson during the 1962–63 season of .

Sara Seegar met Ezra Stone while the two were performing in on Broadway in 1940. The couple got married on October 5, 1942. They were married for 48 years, residing mainly in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The couple commuted between Bucks County and either Hollywood or New York as work demanded, otherwise they remained on their farm, Stone Meadows, and raised Ayrshire cattle. The couple had two children, a son, Josef, and a daughter, Francine. Sara passed away at age 76, on August 12, 1990. Four years later Ezra was fatally wounded in a car accident and passed away at age 76 on March 3, 1994.