Charles Middleton

Charles Middleton

Born October 02, 1874 (Age: 151) Elizabethtown, Kentucky, USA

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.
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.
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Filmography

The Boy from Mercury

The Boy from Mercury

1996 as Ming the Merciless (Archive Footage) Age: 122
A Look at the World of 'Soylent Green'

A Look at the World of 'Soylent Green'

1973 as Self (archive footage) Age: 98
Flash Gordon: The Deadly Ray From Mars

Flash Gordon: The Deadly Ray From Mars

1966 as Ming the Merciless Age: 91
How DOooo You Do

How DOooo You Do

1945 as Sheriff Hayworth Age: 71
Northwest Trail

Northwest Trail

1945 as Pierre Age: 71
Our Vines Have Tender Grapes

Our Vines Have Tender Grapes

1945 as Mr. Jensen Age: 70
Hollywood and Vine

Hollywood and Vine

1945 as Attorney Age: 70
Perils of Nyoka

Perils of Nyoka

1942 as Cassib Age: 67
Men of San Quentin

Men of San Quentin

1942 as Saunderson Age: 67
The Mystery of Marie Roget

The Mystery of Marie Roget

1942 as Curator Age: 67
Wild Bill Hickok Rides

Wild Bill Hickok Rides

1942 as Claim Jumping Leader Age: 67
Sergeant York

Sergeant York

1941 as Mountaineer (uncredited) Age: 66
Jungle Man

Jungle Man

1941 as Rev. James 'Jim' Graham Age: 66
Stick to Your Guns

Stick to Your Guns

1941 as Long Ben, gambler-saloon owner Age: 66
Belle Starr

Belle Starr

1941 as Carpetbagger Age: 66
Wild Geese Calling

Wild Geese Calling

1941 as Doctor Jed Sloan Age: 66
The Shepherd of the Hills

The Shepherd of the Hills

1941 as Blacksmith (uncredited) Age: 66
Western Union

Western Union

1941 as Stagecoach Rider Age: 66
The Sign of the Cross

The Sign of the Cross

1932 as Tyros Age: 58
Silver Dollar

Silver Dollar

1932 as Jenkins Age: 58
Too Busy to Work

Too Busy to Work

1932 as Chief of Police Age: 58
Rockabye

Rockabye

1932 as District Attorney (uncredited) Age: 58
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang

I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang

1932 as Train Conductor (uncredited) Age: 58
No Image

Breach of Promise

1932 as Joe Pugmire Age: 58
Hell's Highway

Hell's Highway

1932 as Matthew the Hermit Age: 57
The Phantom President

The Phantom President

1932 as Abe Lincoln (uncredited) Age: 57
Pack Up Your Troubles

Pack Up Your Troubles

1932 as Welfare Association Officer Age: 57
Mystery Ranch

Mystery Ranch

1932 as Henry Steele Age: 57
The Strange Love of Molly Louvain

The Strange Love of Molly Louvain

1932 as Police Capt. Slade Age: 57
The Hatchet Man

The Hatchet Man

1932 as Lip Hop Fat Age: 57
High Pressure

High Pressure

1932 as Mr. Banks Age: 57
Manhattan Parade

Manhattan Parade

1931 as Sheriff Casey Age: 57
X Marks the Spot

X Marks the Spot

1931 as Kirby Age: 57
Safe in Hell

Safe in Hell

1931 as Lawyer Jones Age: 57
A House Divided

A House Divided

1931 as Minister Age: 57
Beau Hunks

Beau Hunks

1931 as Commandant Age: 57
Sob Sister

Sob Sister

1931 as City Editor Baker Age: 57
A Dangerous Affair

A Dangerous Affair

1931 as Tupper Age: 56
Palmy Days

Palmy Days

1931 as Yolando Age: 56
The Ruling Voice

The Ruling Voice

1931 as Board Member (uncredited) Age: 56
An American Tragedy

An American Tragedy

1931 as Attorney Reuben Jephson Age: 56
Caught Plastered

Caught Plastered

1931 as Sheriff Flint Age: 56
The Miracle Woman

The Miracle Woman

1931 as Simpson Age: 56
Ships of Hate

Ships of Hate

1931 as Captain Lash Age: 56
The Devil's Cabaret

The Devil's Cabaret

1930 as Mr. Satan (uncredited) Age: 56
East Is West

East Is West

1930 as Dr. Fredericks Age: 56
Way Out West

Way Out West

1930 as Buck Rankin Age: 55
Beau Bandit

Beau Bandit

1930 as Lucius J. Perkins Age: 55