Ben Alexander
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 27, 1911 in Goldfield, Nevada, USA
- Active Years
- 1928–1967 (40 Years)
- Total Credits
- 24 credits in database
Biography
Ben Alexander works in acting. Born May 27, 1911 in Goldfield, Nevada, USA. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
24 titles- Dragnet (1951) as Frank Smith
- Batman (1966)
- The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950) as Self
- Felony Squad (1966) as Desk Sgt. Dan Briggs
- Judd, for the Defense (1967)
- This Is Your Life (1952) as Self
- All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) as Franz Kemmerich
- The Ford Show (1956) as Self
- Shall We Dance (1937) as Evans (uncredited)
- Buried Alive (1939) as Riley
- Dragnet (1954) as Officer Frank Smith
- The Life of Vergie Winters (1934) as Barry Preston
- Man in the Shadow (1957) as Ab Begley
- Are These Our Children? (1931) as Nicholas 'Nick' Crosby
- Hearts of the World (1918) as The Boy's Littlest Brother
- Convict's Code (1939) as Jeff Palmer
- The Wet Parade (1932) as Evelyn's Friend (uncredited)
- The Legion of Missing Men (1937) as Don Carter
- Stage Mother (1933) as Francis Nolan
- The Spy Ring (1938) as Capt. Don Mayhew
- Mr. Doodle Kicks Off (1938) as Larry Weldon
- Suicide Fleet (1931) as Kid
- The Divine Lady (1928) as Young lieutenant
- Western Gold (1937) as Bart
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ben Alexander best known for?
Ben Alexander is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Dragnet (1951), Batman (1966), The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950), The Tiger and the Snow (2005).
When and where was Ben Alexander born?
Ben Alexander was born on May 27, 1911 in Goldfield, Nevada, USA.
How many credits does Ben Alexander have?
Ben Alexander has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1928 to 1967.
What is Ben Alexander's background in cinema and television?
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 by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Ford Show (1956) as Self — aged about 45
- Judd, for the Defense (1967) — aged about 56
- All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) as Franz Kemmerich — aged about 19
- Batman (1966) — aged about 55
- The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950) as Self — aged about 39
- Man in the Shadow (1957) as Ab Begley — aged about 46
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