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
Shall We Dance
Dragnet
Man in the Shadow
Suicide Fleet
Stage Mother
The Life of Vergie Winters
Buried Alive
The Divine Lady
Hearts of the World

Top Movie Credits

Shall We Dance Evans (uncredited)
Dragnet Officer Frank Smith
Stage Mother Francis Nolan
The Divine Lady Young lieutenant
Hearts of the World The Boy's Littlest Brother