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Ben Alexander

Acting Born May 27, 1911 Goldfield, Nevada, USA 24 credits
24
Total Credits
1967
40 Years Career Span
9
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

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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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Judd, for the Defense
BatmanFelony Squad
Man in the Shadow
The Ford Show
Dragnet
This Is Your Life
Dragnet
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Buried AliveConvict's Code
The Spy RingMr. Doodle Kicks Off
Shall We DanceThe Legion of Missing MenWestern Gold
The Life of Vergie Winters
Stage Mother
The Wet Parade
Are These Our Children?Suicide Fleet
All Quiet on the Western Front
The Divine Lady
Hearts of the World

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.