Charles Middleton
Acting
Biography
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.
Filmography 177
Movies (177)
The Boy from Mercury1996Ming the Merciless (Archive Footage)
Going Hollywood: The '30s1984(archive footage)
Dance of the Cookoos1982Commandant
A Look at the World of 'Soylent Green'1973Self (archive footage)
Peril from the Planet Mongo1966Ming the Merciless
Flash Gordon: The Deadly Ray From Mars1966Ming the Merciless
Spaceship to the Unknown1966Ming the Merciless (archive footage)
Purple Death from Outer Space1966Ming the Merciless
The Last Bandit1949Blindfolded Circuit Rider
The Decision of Christopher Blake1948President in Dream (uncredited)
Jiggs and Maggie in Court1948Mr. Burton, an Attorney
Station West1948Sheriff
Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'1948Townsman (uncredited)
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House1948Wrecker (uncredited)
Here Comes Trouble1948Reporter (uncredited)
My Girl Tisa1948
The Pretender1947William the butler
Gunfighters1947Sheriff #1 (uncredited)
Welcome Stranger1947Farmer Pinkett (uncredited)
The Sea of Grass1947Charley - Saloon Owner (uncredited)
The Killers1946Farmer (uncredited)
Spook Busters1946Mr. Stiles
Strangler of the Swamp1946Ferryman Douglas
How DOooo You Do1945Sheriff Hayworth
Northwest Trail1945Pierre
Our Vines Have Tender Grapes1945Mr. Jensen
Hollywood and Vine1945Attorney
The Town Went Wild1944Sam, Midvale District Attorney
The Desert Hawk1944Koda Bey
Black Arrow1944Tom Whitney