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.

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Filmography

View Batman
Batman

Batman

1966Series
7.3
View Dragnet
Dragnet

Dragnet

1951Series
6.4
View The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour

The Colgate Comedy Hour

1950Series
6.8
View Felony Squad
Felony Squad

Felony Squad

1966Series
6.4
View Judd for the Defense
Judd for the Defense

Judd for the Defense

1967Series
7.5
View This Is Your Life
This Is Your Life

This Is Your Life

1952Series
6.4
View All Quiet on the Western Front
All Quiet on the Western Front

All Quiet on the Western Front

1930Film
7.7
View Los Angeles Plays Itself
Los Angeles Plays Itself

Los Angeles Plays Itself

2004Film
7.6
View Shall We Dance
Shall We Dance

Shall We Dance

1937Film
7.3
View The Leather Pushers
The Leather Pushers

The Leather Pushers

1940Film0
View The Life of Vergie Winters
The Life of Vergie Winters

The Life of Vergie Winters

1934Film
5.2
View The Wet Parade
The Wet Parade

The Wet Parade

1932Film
5.8