
J. David Stem
- Known for
- Writing
- Born
- June 26, 1973 (age 53)
- Birthplace
- 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
Filmography

Disenchanted
Movie · Story

The Smurfs 2
Movie · Screenplay, Story

The Smurfs
Movie · Screenplay, Story

Daddy Day Camp
Movie · Screenplay

Are We Done Yet?
Movie · Writer

Zoom
Movie · Writer

Are We There Yet?
Movie · Screenplay

Shrek 2
Movie · Screenplay

Clockstoppers
Movie · Writer, Story

Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
Movie · Screenplay

Rugrats in Paris: The Movie
Movie · Writer

Mission Hill
TV · Writer · 2 eps

The Rugrats Movie
Movie · Writer

The Christmas Story Keepers
Movie · Story Editor

Rugrats
TV · Writer, Story · 1 ep