J. David Stem

J. David Stem

Writing26th June 1973(53)Durham, North Carolina, USA16 titles

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.

Born

26th June 1973 · Durham, North Carolina, USA

Known for

Writing

Links

Known for

Shrek 2

Movie Animation Comedy

–19th May 2004

The Smurfs

Movie Animation Family

–29th July 2011

The Smurfs 2

Movie Fantasy Family

–30th July 2013

Disenchanted

Movie Comedy Family

–18th November 2022

Are We There Yet?

Movie Family Adventure

–20th January 2005

Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius

Movie Family Comedy

–14th December 2001

Rugrats

TV Show Family Animation

–11th August 1991

Are We Done Yet?

Movie Family Comedy

–4th April 2007

The Rugrats Movie

Movie Adventure Animation

–20th November 1998

Zoom

Movie Family Comedy

–11th August 2006

Daddy Day Camp

Movie Family Comedy

–8th August 2007

Rugrats in Paris: The Movie

Movie Adventure Animation

–17th November 2000

Clockstoppers

Movie Adventure Family

–29th March 2002

Mission Hill

TV Show Animation Comedy

–24th September 1999

The Christmas Story Keepers

Movie Animation

–1st July 1998

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