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.

Notable films

Where to start

Highlights from credits and KinoChain journeys.

The Grapes of Wrath

As Leader

Duck Soup

As Prosecutor

The Flying Deuces

As Commandant

Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House

As Wrecker (uncredited)

Virginia City

As Jefferson Davis

Jungle Man

As Rev. James 'Jim' Graham

Santa Fe Trail

As Gentry

Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch

As Mr. Bagby

Related people

Collaborators & neighbours

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  Ward Bond

  Shared 3 credits

• 

  Russell Simpson

  Shared 3 credits

• 

  Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams

  Shared 2 credits

• 

  Michael Curtiz

  Shared 2 credits

• 

  Alan Hale

  Shared 2 credits

• 

  Arthur Housman

  Shared 2 credits

• 

  Max Steiner

  Shared 2 credits

• 

  Hal B. Wallis

  Shared 2 credits

Acted

Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House

1948 · Wrecker (uncredited)

Jungle Man

1941 · Rev. James 'Jim' Graham

Santa Fe Trail

1940 · Gentry

Virginia City

1940 · Jefferson Davis

The Grapes of Wrath

1940 · Leader

The Flying Deuces

1939 · Commandant

Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch

1934 · Mr. Bagby

Duck Soup

1933 · Prosecutor