Robert Middleton

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Characters played by Robert Middleton

Police Capt. Peterson — The Big Combo (1955)

A police captain whose apartment is used as a location where Mr. Brown's men release Lieutenant Diamond after torturing him. The plot provides no further details about his role or involvement in the investigation.

Ortero — The Law and Jake Wade (1958)

Ortero is one of Clint Hollister's men during the search for the buried robbery money. After Jake recovers the saddlebag and forces the others to surrender their guns, Jake orders Ortero to take Peggy away. Ortero rides out with Peggy, then returns with her after hearing the gunshots.

Matt Ord — The Tarnished Angels (1957)

An aging business magnate who becomes involved in Roger Shumann's desperate search for an aircraft. Matt agrees to barter a plane in exchange for a few hours with LaVerne, exposing the transactional and exploitative pressures surrounding Roger's family life. His deal directly contributes to the events preceding the fatal flight.

Clay Mathews — Cattle King (1963)

Clay Mathews is a cattle baron determined to preserve the open range, placing him in direct conflict with Sam Brassfield, who fences his grassland. Mathews argues his position before President Chester A. Arthur, orders a raid that another rancher wrongly attributes to Brassfield, and faces Brassfield in a final gunfight, where Brassfield outdraws him.

Dennis Wilcox — A Big Hand for the Little Lady (1966)

One of the five wealthy high-roller poker players in Laredo. He is deeply committed to the annual showdown and participates in the intense bidding war until the end.

Eddie Rocco — So Lovely, So Deadly (1957)

A bar owner whom Steve Clark visits after learning that he recommended Steve for the Eastwood assignment. Rocco says he believed Steve was the best man for the job. He later provides information about the murdered informer and investigates on his own, telling Steve that Mrs. Ava Eastwood may have planned the accident to frame Karen and collect insurance money.

Ben Ryerson — The Lonely Man (1957)

An old friend of Jacob who intervenes in the conflict between father and son. He clarifies the misunderstanding by explaining to Riley that Jacob never actually deserted his wife, paving the way for eventual reconciliation.

Burford Sanford Cronin — For Those Who Think Young (1964)

Ding's influential grandfather, also referred to as B.S. Cronin. He attempts to shut down a popular local college teen hangout and curb Ding's romance, but is later blackmailed by the students when they discover his history as a bootlegger.

Don Luis Quintero — The Mark of Zorro (1974)

Don Luis is the Alcalde of Los Angeles, having replaced Don Alejandro. He rules as a puppet of Captain Esteban while the people suffer under high taxes, cruel laws, beatings, and imprisonment. Zorro forces him to sign a resignation, and after the rebels take the palace, Don Luis and his wife are ordered back to Spain in dishonor.

Ambrose — Hell Bent for Leather (1960)

Ambrose is a wounded man sheltering with Clay Santell, Janet Gifford, and several rough travelers during their journey. His refuge gives Clay and Janet temporary cover while the search continues, linking him to their attempt to evade Nate Perrick and the armed pursuit.

Angelo — Even Angels Eat Beans (1973)

Mobster who hires Sonny and Charlie, later clashes with rival Colosimo.

Rufus Henshaw — Red Sundown (1956)

Rufus Henshaw owns the Triple X Ranch and seeks to fence land he claims against squatters and small cattlemen. He accuses the settlers of theft, trespass, and damaging his water supply, hires Chet Swann, and pressures Jade Murphy to leave. He also warns Alec Longmire away, making him the principal source of organized opposition to the settlers.

Career Overview

Robert Middleton has 60 screen credits in a career dating back to 1952. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Even Angels Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Duck and Cover, Even Angels Eat Beans, Fair Play. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
60
Birth Date
1911-05-13 00:00:00
Birth Place
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q181407), public domain (CC0).