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. However, most prominent comics and animation historians support Messmer's claim, as do the veterans of the Sullivan studio. (Wikipedia)
Otto Messmer has 198 screen credits in a career dating back to 1916. Signature works include Presenting Felix the Cat: The Otto Messmer Classics 1919 - 1924, Times Square Animation, Tee Time. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
