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.

Known For

Gone with the Wind

as Man with Stove Pipe Hat in Charge of Convict Workers (uncredited)

The Grapes of Wrath

as Leader

Duck Soup

as Prosecutor

The Killers

as Farmer (uncredited)

I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang

as Train Conductor (uncredited)

Sergeant York

as Mountaineer (uncredited)

Jezebel

as Officer (uncredited)

Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House

as Wrecker (uncredited)

The Flying Deuces

as Commandant

Batman

as Ken Colton