Charles Middleton
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
The Boy from Mercury
1996
as Ming the Merciless (Archive Footage)
Going Hollywood: The '30s
1984
as (archive footage)
Dance of the Cookoos
1982
as Commandant
A Look at the World of 'Soylent Green'
1973
as Self (archive footage)
Peril from the Planet Mongo
1966
as Ming the Merciless
Flash Gordon: The Deadly Ray From Mars
1966
as Ming the Merciless
Purple Death from Outer Space
1966
as Ming the Merciless
Spaceship to the Unknown
1966
as Ming the Merciless (archive footage)
The Last Bandit
1949
as Blindfolded Circuit Rider
The Decision of Christopher Blake
1948
as President in Dream (uncredited)
Jiggs and Maggie in Court
1948
as Mr. Burton, an Attorney
Station West
1948
as Sheriff
Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'
1948
as Townsman (uncredited)
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
1948
as Wrecker (uncredited)
Here Comes Trouble
1948
as Reporter (uncredited)
My Girl Tisa
1948
The Pretender
1947
as William the butler
Gunfighters
1947
as Sheriff #1 (uncredited)
Welcome Stranger
1947
as Farmer Pinkett (uncredited)
The Sea of Grass
1947
as Charley - Saloon Owner (uncredited)
The Killers
1946
as Farmer (uncredited)
Spook Busters
1946
as Mr. Stiles
Strangler of the Swamp
1946
as Ferryman Douglas
How DOooo You Do
1945
as Sheriff Hayworth