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

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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] Davis's other comics work includes Tumbleweeds, Gnorm Gnat, and Mr. Potato Head .

   • Parents: James William Davis, Anna Catherine Davis
   • Born: James Robert Davis, July 28, 1945 (age 78), Marion, Indiana, U.S.

   • Years active: 1969–present
   • Education: Ball State University

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

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   Jim Davis. Writer: Garfield in Disguise. 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. The strip has been adapted into three animated television ...

   • Occupation: Writer, Producer, Actor

   • Birth Date: July 28, 1945

4. www.theguardian.com › garfield-jim-davis-40-yearsGarfield’s creator, 40 years on: 'I'm still trying to get it ...

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   Jun 19, 2018 · Garfield’s creator, cartoonist Jim Davis was close to panic. “Here I am, 90 days into my dream career, and I lose a newspaper,” says Davis, speaking from his 200-acre country home outside ...

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   How did Jim Davis become a cartoonist?

   • During college, Davis worked as an assistant on the famous comic strip “Tumbleweeds,” which allowed him to gain valuable experience in cartooning. In 1978, Jim Davis introduced the world to a fat, orange, lasagna-loving cat named Garfield. The comic strip, aptly titled “Garfield,” debuted on June 19 of that year.

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   Who is Jim Davis?

   • Jim Davis. Writer: Garfield in Disguise. 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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   What makes Jim Davis a great comic strip?

   • Davis’s clean and easily recognizable art style and concise and witty writing ensure the humor is accessible and timeless. The strip’s humor often revolves around everyday situations, making it relatable to a broad audience. Jim Davis’s creation has evolved beyond the confines of comic strips to become a cultural phenomenon.

   Jim Davis (1945-): The Creative Genius Behind Garfield

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   Did Garfield secretly make Jim Davis?

   • showing Garfield at the drawing table creating a cartoonized Jim Davis, in which the article reads that, according to Pooky, Garfield has secretly done the comic strip the whole time, and merely hired Jim Davis to take the credit as no one would believe the strip was made by a cat.

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

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   • 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.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › GarfieldGarfield - Wikipedia

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   Cartoonist Jim Davis is the creator of Garfield. Cartoonist Jim Davis was born and raised in Muncie, Indiana. In 1973, while working as an assistant for T.K. Ryan's Tumbleweeds, he created the comic strip Gnorm Gnat, which ran only in the Pendleton Times of Pendleton, Indiana, from 1973 to 1975 and met with little success.

   • Current status/schedule: Running/Daily
   • Author(s): Jim Davis

   • Launch date: June 19, 1978; 45 years ago

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   Sep 7, 2023 · Jim Davis, the mastermind behind the world-famous lasagna-loving cat Garfield, is an American cartoonist whose talents have left an indelible mark on comics and entertainment. With a career spanning decades, Davis's journey from humble beginnings to international acclaim showcases his passion, dedication, and enduring creativity.

10. garfield.fandom.com › wiki › Jim_DavisJim Davis | Garfield Wiki | Fandom

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    James Robert "Jim" Davis (born July 28, 1945) is the creator of the comic strip Garfield. As a cartoonist, Davis has also worked on Tumbleweeds (as an assistant to Tom Ryan), Gnorm Gnat, U.S. Acres (Orson's Farm outside the United States), and Mr. Potato Head. He is the writer of all the CBS television specials and the direct-to-video movies, as well as a producer/executive producer for ...