Is Jim Davis A-List?
YesS
Yes — Jim Davis is above A-list, ranked S tier as an icon with generational cultural impact.
Reached A-list in 1982
Garfield TV Special
Ranking Timeline
1969D$0.01M
Tumbleweeds assistant
Assistant on comic strip Tumbleweeds.
1978B▲▲$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M
Garfield Comic Strip Launch
Launches Garfield comic strip, beginning its rise to global popularity.
1982A▲$10M+$9.9M
Garfield TV Special
First Garfield TV special airs, further boosting the brand's popularity and Davis's income.
1988S▲$100M+$90M
Garfield and Friends TV Show
Garfield and Friends animated series premieres, further cementing Garfield's place in pop culture.
2004S$400M+$300M
Garfield Movie Released
Garfield film is released.
2026S$800M+$400M
Cartooning Legend
Garfield continues to be syndicated worldwide, making Davis a cartooning icon.
Last updated: February 25, 2026