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.
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 hi...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 the 'diet week' Garfield strips] When I go on a diet, Garfield goes on one too.
[on the 'diet week' Garfield strips] When I go on a diet, Garfield goes on one too.
[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.
[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.
[on the huge worldwide "Garfield" phenomenon] I get to draw cartoons. That for me is the biggest thrill.
[on the huge worldwide "Garfield" phenomenon] I get to draw cartoons. That for me is the biggest thrill.
I always tell people Garfield is a human in a cat suit.
I always tell people Garfield is a human in a cat suit.
[on whether he owned a cat like Garfield] Lord no, I don't make THAT much money.
[on whether he owned a cat like Garfield] Lord no, I don't make THAT much money.
[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 ...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 «
