Ben Alexander
Known For
Acting
Born
1911-05-27 in Goldfield, Nevada, USA
Died
1969-07-05
Biography
Nicholas Benton "Ben" Alexander III (June 27, 1911 – July 5, 1969) was an American motion picture actor, who started out as a child actor in 1916. He is best remembered for his role as Officer Frank Smith in the Dragnet franchise.
Most Known For
Batman
Dragnet
as Frank Smith
The Colgate Comedy Hour
as Self
This Is Your Life
as Self
Felony Squad
as Desk Sgt. Dan Briggs
Judd for the Defense
All Quiet on the Western Front
as Franz Kemmerich
The Ford Show
as Self
About Faces
Big Tremaine
as Child
Man in the Shadow
as Ab Begley
Shall We Dance
as Evans (uncredited)
Los Angeles Plays Itself
as Officer Frank Smith in Dragnet (archive footage)
Dragnet
as Officer Frank Smith
The Fire-Trap
as Bob Fender
The Little American
as Bobby Moore
Stage Mother
as Francis Nolan
The Wet Parade
as Evelyn's Friend (uncredited)
Most Precious Thing in Life
as Gideon 'Gubby' Gerhart
The Divine Lady
as Young lieutenant