Ben Alexander

Born: 1911-05-27

Birthplace: Goldfield, Nevada, USA

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.

Known For

All Quiet on the Western Front
Dragnet
Western Gold
Shall We Dance
The Triflers
Buried Alive
Stage Mother
High Pressure
The Wet Parade
Man in the Shadow

Top Movie Credits

Dragnet Officer Frank Smith
Shall We Dance Evans (uncredited)
Stage Mother Francis Nolan
High Pressure Geoffrey Weston
The Wet Parade Evelyn's Friend (uncredited)