
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.

Citizen Kane
1941 · as Man at Boat Dock (uncredited)

Modern Times
1936 · as Cigar Counterman (uncredited)

Libeled Lady
1936 · as Elevator Operator (uncredited)

Idiot's Delight
1939 · as Usher

Devil's Doorway
1950 · as Barfly (uncredited)

Fast and Furious
1939 · as First Elevator Boy (uncredited)

Three of a Kind
1936 · as Bellhop

Hold Back the Dawn
1941 · as Hospital Elevator Operator (uncredited)

Shadows
1922 · as 'Mr. Bad Boy'

Wild Boys of the Road
1933 · as Boy (uncredited)

Hold That Kiss
1938 · as Theatre Usher

Too Hot to Handle
1938 · as Cycle Messenger (uncredited)

The Shining Hour
1938 · as Elevator Operator (uncredited)

Undressed
1928 · as Bobby Arnold

Stage Mother
1933 · as Fellow in Third Row (uncredited)

The Affairs of Martha
1942 · as Butcher Boy (uncredited)

Fan Fan
1918 · as Head Collector

The Housekeeper's Daughter
1939 · as Reporter