J. David Stem
Known for writing · Born 26 June 1973 · 53 · Durham, North Carolina, USA
16 credits
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
Shrek 2
2004
The Smurfs
2011
The Smurfs 2
2013
Disenchanted
2022
Are We There Yet?
2005
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
2001
Rugrats
1991
Are We Done Yet?
2007
The Rugrats Movie
1998
Zoom
2006
Daddy Day Camp
2007
Rugrats in Paris: The Movie
2000
Crew (1)
1996A Rugrats ChanukahScript, Co-ProducerFilm
Writing (15)
2022DisenchantedStoryFilm
2013The Smurfs 2Screenplay, StoryFilm
2011The SmurfsScreenplay, StoryFilm
2007Are We Done Yet?WriterFilm
2007Daddy Day CampScreenplayFilm
2006ZoomWriterFilm
2005Are We There Yet?ScreenplayFilm
2004Shrek 2ScreenplayFilm
2002ClockstoppersWriter, StoryFilm
2001Jimmy Neutron: Boy GeniusScreenplayFilm
2000Rugrats in Paris: The MovieWriterFilm
1999Mission HillWriterSeries
1998The Rugrats MovieWriterFilm
1998The Christmas Story KeepersStory EditorFilm
1991RugratsWriter, StorySeries