Person file · Acting
Ben Alexander
Born 1911-05-27Goldfield, Nevada, USA
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Man in the ShadowAb BegleyDragnetOfficer Frank SmithCriminals WithinSgt. PaulThe Leather PushersDan Brown, AnnouncerAmerican PortraitDavidBuried AliveRileyConvict's CodeJeff PalmerMr. Doodle Kicks OffLarry WeldonThe Spy RingCapt. Don MayhewThe Life of the PartyOrchestra LeaderWestern GoldBartThe Outer GateBob TerryThe Legion of Missing MenDon CarterShall We DanceEvans (uncredited)Red Lights AheadGeorge WallaceThe Fire-TrapBob FenderAnnapolis FarewellAdamsReckless RoadsWade AdamsBorn to GamblePaul MathewsGrand Old GirlTom MillerFlirtationDudleyMost Precious Thing in LifeGideon 'Gubby' GerhartThe Life of Vergie WintersBarry PrestonOnce to Every WomanJoe