Ben Alexander

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.

Ben Alexander is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 27 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Felony Squad (1966), Dragnet (1951), All Quiet on the Western Front (1930), Batman (1966), The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950), This Is Your Life (1952), Judd, for the Defense (1967), The Ford Show (1956). The recorded credits span 1916 to 1967, including 19 movies and 8 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.