Fantasmagorie is the oldest cartoon in the world. The very short animation created in 1908 by French cartoonist Émile Cohl is one of the earliest examples of traditional hand-drawn animation.
Steamboat Willie, released in 1928 by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks, featured Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. It is considered the official debut of these iconic characters.
With 18,262 episodes over 72 years on both Radio and TV, this was the longest running TV show ever.
The Simpsons is the longest running animated TV show in US history with 600+ episodes. It is still going strong after 27 seasons. Other long-running animated series include Rugrats with two independent ‘series’ and a 2 year gap in between.
Tom and Jerry Kids was the last Tom and Jerry cartoon series produced in full screen 4:3 aspect ratio. It ran until November 1994.
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit was one of the oldest Disney characters.
Felix the Cat, who debuted in 1919, is likely the oldest American cartoon character still recognized today.
Bugs Bunny first appeared in 1940, created by Leon Schlesinger and directed by Tex Avery. He was voiced by the iconic Mel Blanc.
What was the very first cartoon ever?
Fantasmagorie, created in 1908 by French cartoonist Émile Cohl, is considered the world’s first cartoon.
Steamboat Willie, featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, was released by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks in 1928.
What is the oldest cartoon still running?
After 27 seasons, The Simpsons is the longest running American animated series.
Felix the Cat, who debuted in 1919, is likely the oldest American cartoon character still recognized today.