J. David Stem
WritingBorn Jun 26, 1973
Durham, North Carolina, USA
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.
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Filmography
2022Disenchantedas Storymovie2013The Smurfs 2as Storymovie2011The Smurfsas Storymovie2007Daddy Day Campas Screenplaymovie2007Are We Done Yet?as Writermovie2006Zoomas Writermovie2005Are We There Yet?as Screenplaymovie2004Shrek 2as Screenplaymovie2002Clockstoppersas Storymovie2001Jimmy Neutron: Boy Geniusas Screenplaymovie2000Rugrats in Paris: The Movieas Writermovie1999Mission Hillas Writertv1998The Rugrats Movieas Writermovie1998The Christmas Story Keepersas Story Editormovie1996A Rugrats Chanukahas Co-Producermovie1991Rugratsas Storytv