About
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.
Filmography
Man in the Shadow1957 · Ab Begley
Dragnet1954 · Officer Frank Smith
Criminals Within1941 · Sgt. Paul
The Leather Pushers1940 · Dan Brown, Announcer
American Portrait1940 · David
Buried Alive1939 · Riley
Convict's Code1939 · Jeff Palmer
Mr. Doodle Kicks Off1938 · Larry Weldon
The Spy Ring1938 · Capt. Don Mayhew
The Life of the Party1937 · Orchestra Leader
Western Gold1937 · Bart
The Outer Gate1937 · Bob Terry
The Legion of Missing Men1937 · Don Carter
Shall We Dance1937 · Evans (uncredited)
Red Lights Ahead1936 · George Wallace
The Fire-Trap1935 · Bob Fender
Annapolis Farewell1935 · Adams
Reckless Roads1935 · Wade Adams
Born to Gamble1935 · Paul Mathews
Grand Old Girl1935 · Tom Miller