Ben Alexander
Known for ActingBorn 1911-05-27 — died 1969-07-05Goldfield, 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.
Known for
All Quiet on the Western Front
1930 · as Franz Kemmerich
The Wet Parade
1932 · as Evelyn's Friend (uncredited)
Man in the Shadow
1957 · as Ab Begley
Shall We Dance
1937 · as Evans (uncredited)
Jealous Husbands
1923 · as Bobbie / Spud
Suicide Fleet
1931 · as Kid
The Spy Ring
1938 · as Capt. Don Mayhew
The Lady of the Dugout
1918 · as The Lady's son
Dragnet
1954 · as Officer Frank Smith
Stage Mother
1933 · as Francis Nolan
Grand Old Girl
1935 · as Tom Miller
Annapolis Farewell
1935 · as Adams
It's a Wise Child
1931 · as Bill Stanton
Reckless Roads
1935 · as Wade Adams
Big Tremaine
1916 · as Child
The Life of Vergie Winters
1934 · as Barry Preston
The Family Honor
1920 · as Little Ben Tucker
The Little American
1917 · as Bobby Moore