Jim Davis
Jim Davis is a renowned cartoonist known for creating the iconic comic strip Garfield.
Illustrator
July 28, 1945
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Marion, Indiana, United States
Jim Davis, a renowned cartoonist from Marion, Indiana, is best known for creating the iconic Garfield comic strip. Despite being colorblind, Davis overcame this obstacle by working in black and white when necessary and relying on assistants for colorization. Besides Garfield, he has also created other comic strips such as Tumbleweeds and U.S. Acres, as well as written numerous Garfield books and produced animated TV shows and movies featuring the beloved character. Throughout his career, Davis has received multiple awards for his significant contributions to the comic strip industry.