Cartoon Character Basic Information

Garfield's classic portrait

Garfield with his signature lazy smile

Also known as:
The Lazy CatLasagna LoverThe Famous Fat CatKing of Cats

Creation Info

First Appearance

January 8, 1976

Creator

Jim Davis

Series

Garfield

Copyright

United Feature Syndicate

Identity

Species

Cat

Gender

Male

Age

N/A

Birthday

June 19, 1978

Occupation

N/A

Cartoon Character Appearance

Physical Features

Height

2' (0.61 m)

Body Type

Overweight, bipedal

Color Scheme

Orange with black stripes

Signature Style

Outfit

N/A

Catchphrase

I hate Mondays!

Character Background

Origin Story

Born in the kitchen of Mamma Leoni's Italian restaurant, Garfield developed his famous love for Italian cuisine, especially lasagna. He was later adopted by Jon Arbuckle and has been living a comfortable life of leisure ever since, occasionally terrorizing his housemates with his sarcastic wit and endless appetite.

Character Timeline

1978

First Comic Strip Published

Garfield made his debut in the comic strip.

1982

First Book Collection

Release of first Garfield book collection.

1988

Garfield and Friends TV Series

Launch of the popular animated series that ran until 1994.

2004

Live-Action Film Release

Garfield starred in a live-action film featuring Bill Murray as his voice.

2009

The Garfield Show

New CGI animated series debut.

Personality & Characteristics

Personality Traits

  • Lazy
  • Cynical
  • Sarcastic

Strengths

  • Cleverness
  • Humor

Weaknesses

  • Laziness
  • Selfishness

Goals

  • To eat lasagna
  • To avoid exercise

Fears

  • Diets
  • Spiders

Image Gallery

Garfield being lazy
Garfield enjoying his favorite activity - relaxing
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Garfield in animated form
Garfield in his animated cartoon style
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Garfield's character design
Garfield showing his distinctive personality
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Attributes

Company

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Appearance

fatorangecute

Gender

male

Personality

lazysarcasticfunnycynicalhungry

Cartoon Character Abilities

Special Powers

  • Ability to eat large amounts of food
  • Sarcastic wit
  • Supernatural laziness
  • Immunity to diets

Skills

  • Clever problem-solving
  • Humor
  • Manipulation
  • Food consumption

Achievements

  • Becoming a cultural icon
  • Winning numerous comic awards
  • Global merchandising success
  • Maintaining popularity for over 40 years

Character Relationships

Family Members

Jon Arbuckle
Owner
Odie
Pet dog
Raoul
Brother

Friends

Pooky
Teddy bear
Nermal
Frenemy
Arlene
Girlfriend

Awards & Recognition

  • Best Comic Strip Award
  • Multiple Syndicated Comic Strip Awards
  • Guinness World Record for Most Widely Syndicated Comic Strip

Cultural Influence

Pop Culture Impact

Garfield has appeared in various media, including animated series, films, and merchandise. His cynical outlook and love of lasagna have become part of popular culture.

Social Impact

Garfield's humor and personality have influenced many comic strips and cartoons, while his famous hatred of Mondays has resonated with audiences worldwide.

Video Content

Video Clips

Classic comic strip moments
Memorable TV episodes

Featured Videos

Garfield and Friends
The Garfield Show
Garfield: The Movie
Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties