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James Robert Davis (born July 28, 1945) is an American cartoonist, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known as the creator of the comic strips Garfield and U.S. Acres. Published since 1978, Garfield is one of the world's most widely syndicated comic strips. [1]
Jim Davis (born Marlin Davis; August 26, 1909 – April 26, 1981) was an American actor, best known for his roles in television Westerns. In his later career, he became famous as Jock Ewing in the CBS primetime soap opera Dallas, a role he continued until he was too ill from multiple myeloma to perform.
YearTitleRoleNotes1942SergeantUncredited1942MountieUncredited1942Keep 'Em SailingJoseph CumminsShort film1942Seaplane PilotUncreditedJim Davis. Actor: Big Jake. Tall, rangy Jim Davis spent much of his early career in westerns mainly at Republic Pictures.
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- Edgerton, Missouri, USA
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- Northridge, California, USA
May 7, 2024 · Jim Davis (born August 26, 1909, Edgerton, Missouri, U.S.—died April 26, 1981, Northridge, California) was an American character actor who was best known for his portrayal of Jock Ewing, the tough gravel-voiced patriarch of the oil-rich Ewing family on Dallas, a top-rated American television series.
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45 Strips That Show Garfield's Once-A-Year Christmas Cheer The GoComics Team. December 07, 2018
James Robert "Jim" Davis is a professional cartoonist, television writer, and television producer from Marion, Indiana. His main claim to fame has been the creation of the long-running comic strip "Garfield" (1978-), featuring a cantankerous cat and a memorable group of supporting characters.
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Jul 28, 2016 · Jim Davis, the cartoonist responsible for drawing Garfield, turns 71 today. To celebrate his birthday, here are 11 facts about the man behind the legendary comic. 1. HIS ASTHMA LED HIM TO...