Bill Nolan

William Charles Nolan (June 10, 1894 – December 6, 1954) was an American animated cartoon writer, animator, director, and artist. He is best known for creating and perfecting the rubber hose style of animation and for streamlining Felix the Cat. Early life and education Nolan attended La Salle Academy and Classical High School in Providence, Rhode Island. Career Nolan first began his career in 1913 as a newspaper cartoonist, then worked for Raoul Barre and Kings Features until 1918. He joined the United States Navy in June 1917 at the Navy Recruiting Station at Fort Lafayette, New York. He served at Headquarters, 3rd Naval District in New York and the Brooklyn Naval Hospital, New York. He was discharged in June 1921 as a Chief Yeoman.