Biography

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

All Quiet on the Western Front

Franz Kemmerich

Shall We Dance

Evans (uncredited)

The White Heather

Donald Cameron

Man in the Shadow

Ab Begley

The Wet Parade

Evelyn's Friend (uncredited)

Are These Our Children?

Nicholas 'Nick' Crosby

The Spy Ring

Capt. Don Mayhew

The Lady of the Dugout

The Lady's son