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Otto Messmer

Bio: 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

Born: Tue, Aug 16 1892

Birthplace: Union City, New Jersey, USA

Death: Fri, Oct 28 1983

Otto Messmer is 91 years old

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Musica-Lulu

Otto Messmer was 54 in Musica-Lulu as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 24 1947

Spree for All

Otto Messmer was 54 in Spree for All as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 1946

Rocket to Mars

Otto Messmer was 53 in Rocket to Mars as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 09 1946

Old MacDonald Had a Farm

Otto Messmer was 53 in Old MacDonald Had a Farm as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 1946

Peep in the Deep

Otto Messmer was 53 in Peep in the Deep as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 1946

Bargain Counter Attack

Otto Messmer was 53 in Bargain Counter Attack as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 10 1946

The Friendly Ghost

Otto Messmer was 53 in The Friendly Ghost as 'Adaptation'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 16 1945

Mess Production

Otto Messmer was 53 in Mess Production as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 23 1945

Lulu's Birthday Party

Otto Messmer was 52 in Lulu's Birthday Party as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 28 1944

She-Sick Sailors

Otto Messmer was 52 in She-Sick Sailors as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 1944

Nimbus libéré

Otto Messmer was 51 in Nimbus libéré as 'Characters'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1944

Times Square Animation

Otto Messmer was 47 in Times Square Animation as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1940

Tee Time

Otto Messmer was 37 in Tee Time as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 24 1930

Skulls and Sculls

Otto Messmer was 37 in Skulls and Sculls as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 31 1930

Oceantics

Otto Messmer was 37 in Oceantics as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 06 1930

Forty Winks

Otto Messmer was 37 in Forty Winks as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 05 1930

One Good Turn

Otto Messmer was 36 in One Good Turn as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 30 1929

False Vases

Otto Messmer was 36 in False Vases as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 30 1929

Felix the Cat as Romeeow

Otto Messmer was 36 in Felix the Cat as Romeeow as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1929

Astronomeous

Otto Messmer was 35 in Astronomeous as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 07 1928

Futuritzy

Otto Messmer was 35 in Futuritzy as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 23 1928

Outdoor Indore

Otto Messmer was 35 in Outdoor Indore as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 09 1928

In and Out-Laws

Otto Messmer was 35 in In and Out-Laws as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 27 1928

Arabiantics

Otto Messmer was 35 in Arabiantics as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 12 1928

Eskimotive

Otto Messmer was 35 in Eskimotive as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 29 1928

Sure-Locked Homes

Otto Messmer was 35 in Sure-Locked Homes as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 14 1928

Comicalamities

Otto Messmer was 35 in Comicalamities as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 01 1928

Polly-tics

Otto Messmer was 35 in Polly-tics as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 18 1928

Japanicky

Otto Messmer was 35 in Japanicky as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 04 1928

The Oily Bird

Otto Messmer was 35 in The Oily Bird as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 05 1928

Draggin' the Dragon

Otto Messmer was 35 in Draggin' the Dragon as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 22 1928

The Smoke Scream

Otto Messmer was 35 in The Smoke Scream as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 09 1928

Woos Whoopee

Otto Messmer was 35 in Woos Whoopee as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1928

Felix the Cat Hits the Deck

Otto Messmer was 35 in Felix the Cat Hits the Deck as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 10 1927

Whys and Otherwise

Otto Messmer was 35 in Whys and Otherwise as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 26 1927

Uncle Tom's Crabbin'

Otto Messmer was 35 in Uncle Tom's Crabbin' as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 14 1927

Daze and Knights

Otto Messmer was 35 in Daze and Knights as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 29 1927

No Fuelin'

Otto Messmer was 35 in No Fuelin' as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 16 1927

Jack From All Trades

Otto Messmer was 35 in Jack From All Trades as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 06 1927

Felix the Cat Switches Witches

Otto Messmer was 35 in Felix the Cat Switches Witches as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 02 1927

Flim Flam Films

Otto Messmer was 35 in Flim Flam Films as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 17 1927

The Non-Stop Fright

Otto Messmer was 35 in The Non-Stop Fright as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 21 1927

'Loco' Motive

Otto Messmer was 34 in 'Loco' Motive as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 26 1927

Felix the Cat Ducks His Duty

Otto Messmer was 34 in Felix the Cat Ducks His Duty as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 29 1927

Sax Appeal

Otto Messmer was 34 in Sax Appeal as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 17 1927

Germ Mania

Otto Messmer was 34 in Germ Mania as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 02 1927

Pedigreedy

Otto Messmer was 34 in Pedigreedy as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 22 1927

Felix the Cat Dines and Pines

Otto Messmer was 34 in Felix the Cat Dines and Pines as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 08 1927

Felix the Cat Busts a Bubble

Otto Messmer was 34 in Felix the Cat Busts a Bubble as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 30 1926

Land O'Fancy

Otto Messmer was 34 in Land O'Fancy as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 09 1926

Felix the Cat Hunts the Hunter

Otto Messmer was 34 in Felix the Cat Hunts the Hunter as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 03 1926

Felix the Cat Shatters the Sheik

Otto Messmer was 34 in Felix the Cat Shatters the Sheik as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 19 1926

Two-Lip Time

Otto Messmer was 34 in Two-Lip Time as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 21 1926

Felix the Cat Misses His Swiss

Otto Messmer was 33 in Felix the Cat Misses His Swiss as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 25 1926

Felix the Cat Braves the Briny

Otto Messmer was 33 in Felix the Cat Braves the Briny as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 02 1926

Felix the Cat Weathers the Weather

Otto Messmer was 33 in Felix the Cat Weathers the Weather as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 20 1926

Felix the Cat in Blunderland

Otto Messmer was 33 in Felix the Cat in Blunderland as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 07 1926

Felix the Cat Flirts with Fate

Otto Messmer was 33 in Felix the Cat Flirts with Fate as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 24 1926

Felix the Cat Kept On Walking

Otto Messmer was 33 in Felix the Cat Kept On Walking as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 29 1925

Eats Are West

Otto Messmer was 33 in Eats Are West as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 14 1925

Felix the Cat Trips Thru Toyland

Otto Messmer was 33 in Felix the Cat Trips Thru Toyland as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 20 1925

Felix Busts Into Business

Otto Messmer was 33 in Felix Busts Into Business as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 06 1925

Felix Trifles with Time

Otto Messmer was 33 in Felix Trifles with Time as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 23 1925

Felix Dopes It Out

Otto Messmer was 32 in Felix Dopes It Out as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 14 1925

The Cat and the Kit

Otto Messmer was 32 in The Cat and the Kit as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 18 1925

Felix Gets the Can

Otto Messmer was 32 in Felix Gets the Can as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 07 1925

Felix Cops the Prize

Otto Messmer was 32 in Felix Cops the Prize as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 25 1925

Felix Monkeys with Magic

Otto Messmer was 32 in Felix Monkeys with Magic as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 07 1925

Felix Outwits Cupid

Otto Messmer was 32 in Felix Outwits Cupid as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 27 1925

Felix Full o' Fight

Otto Messmer was 32 in Felix Full o' Fight as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 13 1925

Felix Gets His Fill

Otto Messmer was 32 in Felix Gets His Fill as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 1925

Felix Follows the Swallows

Otto Messmer was 32 in Felix Follows the Swallows as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 01 1925

Felix Rests in Peace

Otto Messmer was 32 in Felix Rests in Peace as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 01 1925

Felix All Puzzled

Otto Messmer was 32 in Felix All Puzzled as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 15 1925

Felix Wins and Loses

Otto Messmer was 32 in Felix Wins and Loses as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1925

Felix Minds His Business

Otto Messmer was 32 in Felix Minds His Business as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 31 1924

Felix Goes Hungry

Otto Messmer was 32 in Felix Goes Hungry as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 15 1924

Felix Finishes First

Otto Messmer was 32 in Felix Finishes First as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 15 1924

Felix Fairy Tales

Otto Messmer was 32 in Felix Fairy Tales as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 22 1924

Felix Brings Home the Bacon

Otto Messmer was 32 in Felix Brings Home the Bacon as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 15 1924

Felix Finds Out

Otto Messmer was 32 in Felix Finds Out as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1924

Felix Grabs His Grub

Otto Messmer was 32 in Felix Grabs His Grub as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 1924

Felix Cashes In

Otto Messmer was 32 in Felix Cashes In as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 18 1924

Felix Goes West

Otto Messmer was 31 in Felix Goes West as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 11 1924

Felix All Balled Up

Otto Messmer was 31 in Felix All Balled Up as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 01 1924

Baffled by Banjos

Otto Messmer was 31 in Baffled by Banjos as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 15 1924

Felix Finds ’Em Fickle

Otto Messmer was 31 in Felix Finds ’Em Fickle as 'Director, Animation'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 15 1924

A Friend In Need

Otto Messmer was 31 in A Friend In Need as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 1924

Felix Puts It Over

Otto Messmer was 31 in Felix Puts It Over as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 15 1924

Felix Pinches the Pole

Otto Messmer was 31 in Felix Pinches the Pole as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 01 1924

Felix Doubles for Darwin

Otto Messmer was 31 in Felix Doubles for Darwin as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1924

Felix Out of Luck

Otto Messmer was 31 in Felix Out of Luck as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 11 1924

Felix Tries to Rest

Otto Messmer was 31 in Felix Tries to Rest as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 29 1924

Felix Crosses the Crooks

Otto Messmer was 31 in Felix Crosses the Crooks as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 15 1924

Felix 'Hyps' the Hippo

Otto Messmer was 31 in Felix 'Hyps' the Hippo as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 1924

Felix Loses Out

Otto Messmer was 31 in Felix Loses Out as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 15 1924

Felix Goes A-Hunting

Otto Messmer was 31 in Felix Goes A-Hunting as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1923

Felix the Goat Getter

Otto Messmer was 31 in Felix the Goat Getter as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1923

Felix Fills a Shortage

Otto Messmer was 31 in Felix Fills a Shortage as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 15 1923

Felix Laughs Last

Otto Messmer was 30 in Felix Laughs Last as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 15 1923

Felix in Fairyland

Otto Messmer was 30 in Felix in Fairyland as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 01 1923

Felix in Hollywood

Otto Messmer was 30 in Felix in Hollywood as 'Director, Animation, Story'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 15 1923

Felix Strikes It Rich

Otto Messmer was 30 in Felix Strikes It Rich as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 01 1923

Felix and the Radio

Otto Messmer was 30 in Felix and the Radio as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 23 1923

Felix Gets Broadcasted

Otto Messmer was 30 in Felix Gets Broadcasted as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 14 1923

Felix the Globe Trotter

Otto Messmer was 30 in Felix the Globe Trotter as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1923

Felix Calms His Conscience

Otto Messmer was 30 in Felix Calms His Conscience as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 15 1923

Felix Revolts

Otto Messmer was 30 in Felix Revolts as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 01 1923

Felix Tries for Treasure

Otto Messmer was 30 in Felix Tries for Treasure as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 15 1923

Felix Win's Out

Otto Messmer was 30 in Felix Win's Out as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 14 1923

Felix the Ghost Breaker

Otto Messmer was 30 in Felix the Ghost Breaker as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1923

Felix in the Bone Age

Otto Messmer was 30 in Felix in the Bone Age as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 14 1922

Felix Gets Left

Otto Messmer was 30 in Felix Gets Left as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1922

Felix Lends a Hand

Otto Messmer was 30 in Felix Lends a Hand as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 14 1922

Felix on the Trail

Otto Messmer was 30 in Felix on the Trail as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1922

Felix Fifty-Fifty

Otto Messmer was 30 in Felix Fifty-Fifty as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 22 1922

Felix Turns the Tide

Otto Messmer was 30 in Felix Turns the Tide as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 14 1922

Felix Minds the Kid

Otto Messmer was 30 in Felix Minds the Kid as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 1922

Felix Wakes Up

Otto Messmer was 30 in Felix Wakes Up as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 1922

Felix Gets Revenge

Otto Messmer was 30 in Felix Gets Revenge as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1922

Felix Finds a Way

Otto Messmer was 29 in Felix Finds a Way as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1922

Felix in the Swim

Otto Messmer was 29 in Felix in the Swim as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 01 1922

Felix in Love

Otto Messmer was 29 in Felix in Love as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 1922

Felix All at Sea

Otto Messmer was 29 in Felix All at Sea as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 01 1922

Felix Makes Good

Otto Messmer was 29 in Felix Makes Good as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 01 1922

Felix at the Fair

Otto Messmer was 29 in Felix at the Fair as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 01 1922

Felix Comes Back

Otto Messmer was 29 in Felix Comes Back as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 17 1922

Felix Saves the Day

Otto Messmer was 29 in Felix Saves the Day as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 1922

Felix Left at Home

Otto Messmer was 28 in Felix Left at Home as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 17 1921

The Love Punch

Otto Messmer was 28 in The Love Punch as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 03 1921

Felix Out of Luck

Otto Messmer was 28 in Felix Out of Luck as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 05 1921

Felix Goes on Strike

Otto Messmer was 28 in Felix Goes on Strike as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 15 1921

Free Lunch

Otto Messmer was 28 in Free Lunch as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 17 1921

The Hypnotist

Otto Messmer was 28 in The Hypnotist as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 13 1921

Down on the Farm

Otto Messmer was 28 in Down on the Farm as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 13 1921

Felix the Gay Dog

Otto Messmer was 28 in Felix the Gay Dog as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 06 1921

Felix's Fish Story

Otto Messmer was 28 in Felix's Fish Story as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 26 1920

My Hero

Otto Messmer was 28 in My Hero as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 26 1920

Frolics at the Circus

Otto Messmer was 28 in Frolics at the Circus as 'Director, Animation'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 24 1920

Felix the Landlord

Otto Messmer was 28 in Felix the Landlord as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 29 1920

Nifty Nurse

Otto Messmer was 28 in Nifty Nurse as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 22 1920

Felix and the Feed Bag

Otto Messmer was 27 in Felix and the Feed Bag as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 18 1920

The Great Cheese Robbery

Otto Messmer was 27 in The Great Cheese Robbery as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 13 1920

A Hungry Hoodoo

Otto Messmer was 27 in A Hungry Hoodoo as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 06 1920

Foxy Felix

Otto Messmer was 27 in Foxy Felix as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 16 1920

Felix the Pinch Hitter

Otto Messmer was 27 in Felix the Pinch Hitter as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 18 1920

Felix the Food Controller

Otto Messmer was 27 in Felix the Food Controller as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 11 1920

Wrecking a Romeo

Otto Messmer was 27 in Wrecking a Romeo as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 07 1920

Felix the Big Game Hunter

Otto Messmer was 27 in Felix the Big Game Hunter as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 22 1920

A Frolic With Felix

Otto Messmer was 27 in A Frolic With Felix as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 20 1920

Felix Hits the North Pole

Otto Messmer was 27 in Felix Hits the North Pole as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1920

The Adventures of Felix

Otto Messmer was 27 in The Adventures of Felix as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 14 1919

Musical Mews

Otto Messmer was 27 in Musical Mews as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 24 1919

Feline Follies

Otto Messmer was 27 in Feline Follies as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 1919

Charley Out West

Otto Messmer was 26 in Charley Out West as 'Animation, Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1919

The Love Affair of Ima Knut

Otto Messmer was 24 in The Love Affair of Ima Knut as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 24 1917

Chestnuts

Otto Messmer was 23 in Chestnuts as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 14 1916

My Boy's Kid

Otto Messmer was 23 in My Boy's Kid as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1916

Presenting Felix the Cat: The Otto Messmer Classics 1919 - 1924

Otto Messmer will be 91+ in Presenting Felix the Cat: The Otto Messmer Classics 1919 - 1924 as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

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The Twisted Tales of Felix the Cat

Otto Messmer would have been no older than 91 in The Twisted Tales of Felix the Cat as 'Characters'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1995