Public figure, Design
Otto Messmer Silver
American animator (1892-1983)
Otto Messmer was an American animator (1892-1983). Born 1892 in West Hoboken. Associated with Universal Pictures, Pat Sullivan Studio, Pat Sullivan Studio.
- Function
- Design
- Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Common questions
- Who is Otto Messmer?
- Otto Messmer was an American animator (1892-1983). Born 1892 in West Hoboken. Associated with Universal Pictures, Pat Sullivan Studio, Pat Sullivan Studio.
- What does Otto Messmer do?
- Otto Messmer is known as comics artist, animator, animation director.
- What are Otto Messmer's skills?
- animation.
- When was Otto Messmer born?
- Otto Messmer was born on 1892-08-16 in West Hoboken.
- What awards has Otto Messmer received?
- Winsor McCay Award.
Career and education
SilverCareer
- Universal Pictures
- Pat Sullivan Studio 1916 to 1917
- Pat Sullivan Studio 1919 to 1928
Public life
Gold- Born
- 1892-08-16, West Hoboken
- Died
- 1983-10-28, Fort Lee
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- comics artist, animator, animation director, film director, filmmaker
- Also known as
- Otto James Messmer, Otto Messner
Achievements
SilverAwards
- Winsor McCay Award 1976
Notable work
- Felix the Cat
Profile
- Languages
- English
- Expertise
- animation
What we have, and what we might have wrong
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