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J. David Stem

J. David Stem

Writing

June 26, 1973 (52 years old)
Durham, North Carolina, USA
Male
18 Movies
3 TV Shows

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.

Rugrats
Rugrats

Rugrats

1991 7.6

Writer

Age 18 (now 52)
1 ep
Rugrats
Rugrats

Rugrats

1991 7.6

Story

Age 18 (now 52)
1 ep
Mission Hill
Mission Hill

Mission Hill

1999 7.5

Writer

Age 26 (now 52)
2 eps
Shrek 2
Shrek 2

Shrek 2

2004 7.3

Screenplay

Age 30 (now 52)
The Smurfs
The Smurfs

The Smurfs

2011 5.8

Screenplay

Age 38 (now 52)
The Smurfs
The Smurfs

The Smurfs

2011 5.8

Story

Age 38 (now 52)
The Smurfs 2
The Smurfs 2

The Smurfs 2

2013 5.8

Screenplay

Age 40 (now 52)
The Smurfs 2
The Smurfs 2

The Smurfs 2

2013 5.8

Story

Age 40 (now 52)
Disenchanted
Disenchanted

Disenchanted

2022 6.7

Story

Age 49 (now 52)
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius

Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius

2001 6.1

Screenplay

Age 28 (now 52)
Are We There Yet?
Are We There Yet?

Are We There Yet?

2005 5.7

Screenplay

Age 31 (now 52)
The Rugrats Movie
The Rugrats Movie

The Rugrats Movie

1998 6.2

Writer

Age 25 (now 52)
Are We Done Yet?
Are We Done Yet?

Are We Done Yet?

2007 5.9

Writer

Age 33 (now 52)
Rugrats in Paris: The Movie
Rugrats in Paris: The Movie

Rugrats in Paris: The Movie

2000 6.7

Writer

Age 27 (now 52)
Zoom
Zoom

Zoom

2006 5.3

Writer

Age 33 (now 52)
Daddy Day Camp
Daddy Day Camp

Daddy Day Camp

2007 4.9

Screenplay

Age 34 (now 52)