Buddy Messinger
Born: 1907-10-26
Birthplace: San Francisco, California, USA
Biography
Buddy Messinger (born Melvin Joseph Messinger; 26 October 1907 – 25 October 1965) was an American actor who was cast in substantial roles in dozens of films during the silent film era. He began his career as a jovial chubby child actor. With the advent of sound films he was relegated mostly to bit parts.
Known For
Citizen Kane
Modern Times
Libeled Lady
Hold Back the Dawn
Andy Hardy Meets Debutante
Too Hot to Handle
The Devil Is a Sissy
Dumb-Belles
Wild Boys of the Road
Idiot's Delight
Top Movie Credits
Citizen Kane
Man at Boat Dock (uncredited)
Modern Times
Cigar Counterman (uncredited)
Libeled Lady
Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Hold Back the Dawn
Hospital Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Andy Hardy Meets Debutante
Elevator Boy (uncredited)
Too Hot to Handle
Cycle Messenger (uncredited)
The Devil Is a Sissy
Elevator Operator
Wild Boys of the Road
Boy (uncredited)
Idiot's Delight
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