Gary Larson is a cartoonist best known for his comic strip The Far Side. He was born in 1950 and has been creating cartoons since the 1970s. His work has been featured in books, magazines, and newspapers. He is also an author and musician. Larson's work often features dark humor and surrealistic situations. He has won numerous awards for his work, including the Reuben Award for Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year in 1991.