Charles Middleton
Acting
Charles Brown Middleton (October 3, 1874 – April 22, 1949) was an American stage and film actor. During a film career that began at age 46 and lasted almost 30 years, he appeared in nearly 200 films as well as numerous plays. Sometimes credited as Charles B. Middleton, he is perhaps best remembered for his role as the villainous emperor Ming the Merciless in the three Flash Gordon serials made between 1936 and 1940.
Known for
1996The Boy from Mercury
Ming the Merciless (Archive Footage)
1984Going Hollywood: The '30s
(archive footage)
1982Dance of the Cookoos
Commandant
1973A Look at the World of 'Soylent Green'
Self (archive footage)
1966Purple Death from Outer Space
Ming the Merciless
1966Spaceship to the Unknown
Ming the Merciless (archive footage)
1966Flash Gordon: The Deadly Ray From Mars
Ming the Merciless
1966Peril from the Planet Mongo
Ming the Merciless
1949The Last Bandit
Blindfolded Circuit Rider
1948My Girl Tisa
1948Station West
Sheriff
1948Here Comes Trouble
Reporter (uncredited)
1948Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Wrecker (uncredited)
1948The Decision of Christopher Blake
President in Dream (uncredited)
1948Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'
Townsman (uncredited)
1948Jiggs and Maggie in Court
Mr. Burton, an Attorney
1947The Pretender
William the butler
1947Welcome Stranger
Farmer Pinkett (uncredited)
1947The Sea of Grass
Charley - Saloon Owner (uncredited)
1947Gunfighters
Sheriff #1 (uncredited)
1946Strangler of the Swamp
Ferryman Douglas
1946Spook Busters
Mr. Stiles
1946The Killers
Farmer (uncredited)
1945Northwest Trail
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