Otto Messmer, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Otto Messmer

American animator

Date of Birth: 16-Aug-1892

Place of Birth: West Hoboken, New Jersey, New Jersey, United States

Date of Death: 28-Oct-1983

Profession: animator, comics artist, animation director

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Otto James Messmer (August 16, 1892 – October 28, 1983) was an American animator, best known for his work on the Felix the Cat cartoons and comic strip produced by the Pat Sullivan studio. The extent of Messmer's role in the creation and popularity of Felix is a matter of ongoing dispute, particularly as he only laid his claim to the character after the death of Sullivan, who until that time had received the credit.