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

Modern Times
Citizen Kane
Libeled Lady
Hold Back the Dawn
Devil's Doorway
Wild Boys of the Road
Midnight Madonna
Idiot's Delight
Fast and Furious
Andy Hardy Meets Debutante

Top Movie Credits

Modern Times Cigar Counterman (uncredited)
Citizen Kane Man at Boat Dock (uncredited)
Libeled Lady Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Hold Back the Dawn Hospital Elevator Operator (uncredited)
Devil's Doorway Barfly (uncredited)
Wild Boys of the Road Boy (uncredited)
Fast and Furious First Elevator Boy (uncredited)
Andy Hardy Meets Debutante Elevator Boy (uncredited)