Garfield (character)

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Garfield
Garfield character
First appearance	January 8, 1976 in Jon
Created by	Jim Davis
Voiced by	Scott Beach (1980) Lorenzo Music (1982–2001) Tom Smothers (1991) Bill Murray (2004–2006) Jeff Bergman (2004) Jon Barnard (2004–2016, 2021) Frank Welker (2007–present) Chris Pratt (2024)
In-universe information
Species	Cat
Gender	Male[1]
Family	Jon Arbuckle (owner) Sonja (mother) Raoul (brother) Odie (family pet dog)
Significant other	Arlene
Birthday	June 19, 1978

Garfield is a fictional cat and the protagonist of the comic strip of the same name, created by Jim Davis. Garfield is portrayed as a lazy, fat, cynical and self-absorbed orange tabby Persian cat. He is noted for his love of lasagna and sleeping, and his hatred of Mondays, Nermal, and exercise.