Charles Ernest Paton (31 July 1874 – 10 April 1970) was an English film actor.

He joined the circus at 14, and had early stage and music hall experience.

[1] He appeared in more than 100 films between 1927 and 1952, including Freedom of the Seas.

[2] In 1927, he appeared in a short film, made in the DeForest Phonofilm sound-on-film process, singing "If Your Face Wants to Smile, We'll Let It In" from the revue John Citizen's Lament.

[3] He was born in London and died from a heart attack, also in London.