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J. David Stem
Born June 26, 1973 (age 53)Durham, North Carolina, USA
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.
Filmography
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Rugrats
1991
7.3
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Shrek 2
2004
5.8
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The Smurfs
2011
6.1
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Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
2001
5.7
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The Smurfs 2
2013
7.5
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Mission Hill
1999
6.7
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Disenchanted
2022
6.7
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Rugrats in Paris: The Movie
2000
6.3
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The Rugrats Movie
1998
5.8
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Are We Done Yet?
2007
5.3
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Zoom
2006
5.7
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Are We There Yet?
2005
4.9
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Daddy Day Camp
2007
5.3
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Clockstoppers
2002
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A Rugrats Chanukah
1996