Elzie Segar was the creator of the popular cartoon character Popeye. He was an American cartoonist and animator who created the character in 1929 for a comic strip. Segar's work was widely praised for its humor and creativity, and Popeye quickly became one of the most recognizable characters in the world. Segar's work has been adapted into numerous films, television shows, and video games, and he is credited with helping to popularize the spinach-eating sailor.