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Charles Middleton
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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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179 acting credits · Includes cameos and other appearances where listed.
The Grapes of Wrath
Leader
Sergeant York
Mountaineer (uncredited)
The Killers
Farmer (uncredited)
Jesse James
Doctor
Duck Soup
Prosecutor
Jezebel
Officer (uncredited)
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
Train Conductor (uncredited)
The Shepherd of the Hills
Blacksmith (uncredited)
Western Union
Stagecoach Rider
Santa Fe Trail
Gentry
Belle Starr
Carpetbagger
Batman
Ken Colton
The Oklahoma Kid
Alec Martin
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Wrecker (uncredited)
X Marks the Spot
Kirby
The Sea of Grass
Charley - Saloon Owner (uncredited)
The Flying Deuces
Commandant
Beau Hunks
Commandant
The Trail of the Lonesome Pine
Blacksmith
Flash Gordon
Ming the Merciless
Pack Up Your Troubles
Welfare Association Officer
Pick-up
Mr. Brewster
Virginia City
Jefferson Davis
Abe Lincoln in Illinois
Tom Lincoln
Allegheny Uprising
Dr. Stoke
The Good Earth
Banker (uncredited)
Broadway Bill
Veterinarian (uncredited)
Brigham Young
Mob Member
Island of Doomed Men
Captain Cort
Gunfighters
Sheriff #1 (uncredited)
Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise
Jeremiah Walters
Station West
Sheriff
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe
Emperor Ming
Welcome Stranger
Farmer Pinkett (uncredited)
The Texas Rangers
Lawyer (uncredited)
The Last Train from Madrid
Warden (uncredited)
Rose of the Rancho
Horse Doctor (uncredited)
This Day and Age
District Attorney
The Fixer Uppers
Pierre Gustave
Wild Bill Hickok Rides
Claim Jumping Leader
The Miracle Woman
Simpson
Steamboat Round the Bend
Fleety Belle's Father
The World Changes
Sheriff Wild Bill Hickok (uncredited)
Special Agent
State Police Commander (uncredited)
Safe in Hell
Lawyer Jones
Show Boat
Sheriff Ike Vallon
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