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

Man at Boat Dock (uncredited)

Modern Times

Cigar Counterman (uncredited)

Libeled Lady

Elevator Operator (uncredited)

Undressed

Bobby Arnold

Shadows

'Mr. Bad Boy'

Fan Fan

Head Collector

Too Hot to Handle

Cycle Messenger (uncredited)

Edgar's Little Saw

Freddie Littlefield