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Acting
Ben Alexander
Ben Alexander is best known for Batman, Dragnet, The Colgate Comedy Hour and This Is Your Life. Ben Alexander was born on May 27, 1911. Ben Alexander died on July 5, 1969 at the age of 58.
- Born
- May 27, 1911
- Place of birth
- Goldfield, Nevada, USA
- Died
- July 5, 1969 (58 years old)
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
Filmography
- 1967Judd, for the Defense
- 1966Batman
- 1966Felony SquadDesk Sgt. Dan Briggs
- 1960About Faces
- 1956The Ford ShowSelf
- 1952This Is Your LifeSelf
- 1951DragnetFrank Smith
- 1950The Colgate Comedy HourSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Ben Alexander been in?
Ben Alexander is best known for Batman, Dragnet, The Colgate Comedy Hour and This Is Your Life.
When was Ben Alexander born?
Ben Alexander was born on May 27, 1911. (Goldfield, Nevada, USA)
How old is Ben Alexander?
Ben Alexander died on July 5, 1969 at the age of 58.
Updated: October 25, 2026 ·