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Jim Davis was born on July 28, 1945 in Marion, Indiana, United States. Jim Davis is listed as a screenwriter, comics artist and television producer. That works out to 81 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Ball State University. Awards on record include Inkpot Award (2016), Reuben Award (1989) and honorary doctor of Purdue University (1991).
My Take
Jim Davis built an empire out of a lazy, lasagna-loving cat, and I respect that more than most people realize. Garfield has run since 1978 and become one of the most syndicated strips on earth, yet Davis got there only after his earlier creation, Gnorm Gnat, flopped. That willingness to pivot from a bug to a cat is the quiet genius of his career. There is a lovely irony in the fact that drawing the world's most committed slacker required relentless daily discipline. The Inkpot and Reuben awards confirm it, but the longevity says it louder.
This take was written by generative AI, one per person, from publicly reported facts (editorial policy). It is a reading of the record, not reporting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jim Davis
- Name (Japanese)
- ジム・デイビス
- Reading
- じむ・でいびす
- Born
- July 28, 1945 (age 81)
- Origin
- Marion, Indiana, United States
- Occupation
- screenwriter / comics artist / television producer / film director / cartoonist
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rooster
2. Background
- University
- Ball State University
Awards & achievements
- 2016 Inkpot Award
- 1989 Reuben Award
- 1991 honorary doctor of Purdue University
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Gnorm Gnat |
| Notable work | Garfield |
4. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.garfield.com/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim%20Davis%20(cartoonist)
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A0%E3%83%BB%E3%83%87%E3%82%A4%E3%83%93%E3%82%B9
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q318953
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jim Davis born?
Jim Davis was born on July 28, 1945 and is 81 years old.
Where is Jim Davis from?
Jim Davis is from Marion, Indiana, United States.
What does Jim Davis do?
Jim Davis works as screenwriter, comics artist, television producer, film director, cartoonist.
Where did Jim Davis study?
Jim Davis attended Ball State University.
What is Jim Davis known for?
Jim Davis's notable works include Gnorm Gnat, Garfield.
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