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

Acting Born May 27, 1911 – Died July 5, 1969 Goldfield, 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

Batman

Dragnet

Frank Smith

The Colgate Comedy Hour

Self

Felony Squad

Desk Sgt. Dan Briggs

Judd, for the Defense

This Is Your Life

Self

All Quiet on the Western Front

Franz Kemmerich

The Ford Show

Self

Man in the Shadow

Ab Begley

Shall We Dance

Evans (uncredited)

Stage Mother

Francis Nolan

This Day and Age

Morry Dover