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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Jim_Davis_(cartoonist)Jim Davis (cartoonist) - Wikipedia

    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]

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  3. www.imdb.com › name › nm0204825Jim Davis - Biography - IMDb

    Jim Davis is a cartoonist, writer, and producer best known for creating the comic strip "Garfield" and its adaptations. Learn about his life, career, and achievements on IMDb, the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content.

    • Writer, Producer, Actor
    • July 28, 1945

  4. www.mentalfloss.com › article › 8334411 Things You Might Not Know About Cartoonist Jim Davis

    • HIS ASTHMA LED HIM TO DISCOVER DRAWING. Born July 28, 1945 in Indiana, Davis lived with his parents and younger brother on a farm. Surrounded by cows and 25 cats—which Davis later used as inspiration for Garfield—he hoped to become a farmer (like his father) when he grew up.
    • HE DREW BUGS BEFORE TURNING TO CATS. Circa 1983. Getty. After studying art and business at Indiana’s Ball State University, Davis worked as an assistant for Tom K. Ryan, the cartoonist who drew the Tumbleweeds comic strip.
    • HE GOT INSPIRATION FROM HIS OWN LIFE TO WRITE GARFIELD. Davis named Garfield after his grandfather, James Garfield Davis (who was named after President James Garfield).
    • CHARLES SCHULTZ DREW GARFIELD AS WE KNOW HIM TODAY. A 1979 comic, viaGarfield.com. Early Garfield strips realistically depicted the cat with four small legs and paws.

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  6. www.toonsmag.com › jim-davisJim Davis (1945-): The Creative Genius Behind Garfield

    Sep 7, 2023 · Learn about Jim Davis, the American cartoonist who created the world-famous lasagna-loving cat Garfield. Discover his early life, career, achievements, philanthropy, and legacy in this comprehensive biography.

    • July 28, 1945
    • Creator of “Garfield”
    • James Robert Davis
    • Marion, Indiana, USA

  7. screenrant.com › garfield-comic-canceled-explained"I Thought This Was the Beginning of the End": Jim Davis ...

    Jan 30, 2024 · Garfield creator Jim Davis shared how he almost gave up on his comic strip when the Chicago Sun-Times canceled it in 1978. He was surprised to see readers' reaction and the strip's popularity, which led to its global success.

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  8. time.com › 6981294 › garfield-movie-story-behind-comicThe Surprisingly Simple Reason Jim Davis Created Garfield

    May 24, 2024 · Garfield creator Jim Davis started cartooning as a child on a farm near Marion, Indiana, when he spent a lot of days homebound because of bad asthma. He made his mother laugh with his drawings...

  9. www.toonsmag.com › the-iconic-work-of-jim-davisThe Iconic Work of Jim Davis: Garfield’s Enduring Appeal

    Sep 24, 2023 · Learn about the life and career of Jim Davis, the cartoonist behind the beloved comic strip “Garfield.” Discover how he created the lasagna-loving cat, expanded the Garfield franchise, and left a mark on humor and entertainment.

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