Jim Davis

Birthday: 28 July 1945, Marion, Indiana, USA

Birth Name: James Robert Davis

Jim Davis was born on July 28, 1945 in Marion, Indiana, USA as James Robert Davis. He is a writer and producer, known for Garfield (2004), Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties (2006) and Garfield and Friends (1988). He has been married to Jill Davis since July 16, 2000. They have two children. He was previously married to Carolyn Lou Altekruse.

[on the huge worldwide "Garfield" phenomenon] I get to draw cartoons. That for me is the biggest thr...Show more »

[on the huge worldwide "Garfield" phenomenon] I get to draw cartoons. That for me is the biggest thrill. Show less «

[on the PAWS, Inc. studio dedicated to the craft of Garfield] If we take care of the cat, the cat wi...Show more »

[on the PAWS, Inc. studio dedicated to the craft of Garfield] If we take care of the cat, the cat will take care of us. Show less «

I always tell people Garfield is a human in a cat suit.

When I write the comic strip, it's like watching TV in my head. I put Garfield in a situation--on a ...Show more »

When I write the comic strip, it's like watching TV in my head. I put Garfield in a situation--on a diet, camping, something--and I watch him and ask myself, 'What would he do? Where would he go? What would the other characters do and say?' I watch Garfield until he does soething funny, back up three frames and cut it off. Show less «

[on why people can identify with Garfield] Garfield is the one who makes you feel better about polis...Show more »

[on why people can identify with Garfield] Garfield is the one who makes you feel better about polishing off the leftover pizza at 3 in the morning. Show less «

[on the 'diet week' Garfield strips] When I go on a diet, Garfield goes on one too.

[on whether he owned a cat like Garfield] Lord no, I don't make THAT much money.

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