From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Andrew L. Stone (b. July 16, 1902, Oakland, California - d. June 9, 1999, Los Angeles, California) was an American screenwriter, director, and producer. Best known for his hard hitting, realistic films, Stone frequently collaborated with his wife, editor and producer Virginia Lively Stone (credited as Virginia L. Stone). Though few of his films achieved mainstream success, Stone was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for his 1956 thriller Julie. Des