7.3
Movie
Writing
J. David Stem
- Born
- (age 53)
- Birthplace
- Durham, North Carolina, USA
- Credits
- 16 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
7.3
Movie
5.8
Movie
The Smurfs
5.7
Movie
The Smurfs 2
6.6
Movie
Disenchanted
5.7
Movie
Are We There Yet?
6.1
Movie
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
7.6
TV
Rugrats
5.8
Movie
Are We Done Yet?
6.3
Movie
The Rugrats Movie
5.3
Movie
Zoom
4.9
Movie
Daddy Day Camp
6.7
Movie
Rugrats in Paris: The Movie
5.3
Movie
Clockstoppers
7.5
TV
Mission Hill
6.8
Movie
A Rugrats Chanukah
4.5
Movie
The Christmas Story Keepers
Crew credits 16
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Disenchanted Film | Story |
| 2013 | The Smurfs 2 Film | Screenplay, Story |
| 2011 | The Smurfs Film | Screenplay, Story |
| 2007 | Daddy Day Camp Film | Screenplay |
| 2007 | Are We Done Yet? Film | Writer |
| 2006 | Zoom Film | Writer |
| 2005 | Are We There Yet? Film | Screenplay |
| 2004 | Shrek 2 Film | Screenplay |
| 2002 | Clockstoppers Film | Writer, Story |
| 2001 | Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius Film | Screenplay |
| 2000 | Rugrats in Paris: The Movie Film | Writer |
| 1999 | Mission Hill TV | Writer (2 ep) |
| 1998 | The Rugrats Movie Film | Writer |
| 1998 | The Christmas Story Keepers Film | Story Editor |
| 1996 | A Rugrats Chanukah Film | Script, Co-Producer |
| 1991 | Rugrats TV | Writer, Story (1 ep) |