Cartoon Character Basic Information
Garfield with his signature lazy smile
Garfield
💭Chat with GarfieldCreation 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
First Comic Strip Published
Garfield made his debut in the comic strip.
First Book Collection
Release of first Garfield book collection.
Garfield and Friends TV Series
Launch of the popular animated series that ran until 1994.
Live-Action Film Release
Garfield starred in a live-action film featuring Bill Murray as his voice.
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
Attributes
Company
Appearance
Gender
Personality
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
Friends
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.