Personal Info

Known For

Writing

Gender

Male

Birthday

June 26, 1973 (52 years old)

Place of Birth

Durham, North Carolina, USA

IMDb Profile

J. David Stem

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.