Person
J. David Stem
Writing · Born 1973-06-26 · Durham, North Carolina, USA
Biography
Joseph David Stem (born June 26, 1973) is an acclaimed American screenwriter and producer best known for co-writing family blockbusters like Shrek 2, The Rugrats Movie, and The Smurfs alongside writing partner David N. Weiss. Born in Durham, North Carolina, he has spent over 25 years in the industry, specializing in storytelling, creative leadership, and franchise building for major studios.
Known for
Rugrats
Writer
Shrek 2
Screenplay
Mission Hill
Writer
The Smurfs
Screenplay
The Smurfs 2
Screenplay
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
Screenplay
Disenchanted
Story
Are We There Yet?
Screenplay
Zoom
Writer
Clockstoppers
Writer
Filmography
- 2022DisenchantedStory
- 2013The Smurfs 2Screenplay
- 2011The SmurfsScreenplay
- 2007Daddy Day CampScreenplay
- 2007Are We Done Yet?Writer
- 2006ZoomWriter
- 2005Are We There Yet?Screenplay
- 2004Shrek 2Screenplay
- 2002ClockstoppersWriter
- 2001Jimmy Neutron: Boy GeniusScreenplay
- 2000Rugrats in Paris: The MovieWriter
- 1999Mission HillWriter
- 1998The Rugrats MovieWriter
- 1998The Christmas Story KeepersStory Editor
- 1996A Rugrats ChanukahScript
- 1991RugratsWriter
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