Otto Messmer
Otto James Messmer (/ˈmɛzmər/; August 16, 1892 – October 28, 1983) was an American animator known for his work on the Felix the Cat cartoons and comic strip produced by the Pat Sullivan studio.
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| Born | Otto James Messmer August 16, 1892 Union City, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | October 28, 1983 (aged 91) Fort Lee, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Spouse | Ann Messmer |
| Children | 2 |
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.
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