Acting
Ben Alexander
Goldfield, Nevada, USABorn 1911
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.
60
Films
6
TV Shows
Known For
66 Credits
Batman
1966
Dragnet
as Frank Smith
1951
The Colgate Comedy Hour
as Self
1950
This Is Your Life
as Self
1952
Felony Squad
as Desk Sgt. Dan Briggs
1966
Judd for the Defense
1967
All Quiet on the Western Front
as Franz Kemmerich
1930
Big Tremaine
as Child
1916
Shall We Dance
as Evans (uncredited)
1937
Los Angeles Plays Itself
as Officer Frank Smith in Dragnet (archive footage)
2004
Man in the Shadow
as Ab Begley
1957
Dragnet
as Officer Frank Smith
1954