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
Turnabout
Keeping Company
Young Ideas
Libeled Lady
Too Hot to Handle
Fast and Furious
Stage Mother
Treasure Island

Top Movie Credits

Citizen Kane Man at Boat Dock (uncredited)
Modern Times Cigar Counterman (uncredited)
Turnabout Elevator Boy (uncredited)
Keeping Company Basketball Ticket Boy
Young Ideas Bob Lowden
Libeled Lady Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Too Hot to Handle Cycle Messenger (uncredited)
Fast and Furious First Elevator Boy (uncredited)
Stage Mother Fellow in Third Row (uncredited)
Treasure Island Captain Smolett