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J. David Stem

Writer, Producer, Additional CreditsBorn June 26, 1973 (52 years)
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
  • The Smurfs
  • The Smurfs 2
  • Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
  • Are We There Yet?
  • Disenchanted
  • The Rugrats Movie
  • Daddy Day Camp
  • Rugrats in Paris
  • Zoom
  • Clockstoppers
  • Are We Done Yet?
  • Rugrats
  • Mission Hill
  • Roundhouse
  • The Easter Story Keepers
  • The Christmas Story Keepers

Filmography

2013
The Smurfs 2 · as Screenplay
2011
The Smurfs · as Screenplay
2007
Daddy Day Camp · as Screenplay
2007
2006
2005
Are We There Yet? · as Screenplay
2004
Shrek 2 · as Screenplay
2002
2001
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius · as Screenplay
2000
1999
Mission Hill (TV Series)
1998
1991
Rugrats (TV Series)
Traded · as Screenplay

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