Ben Alexander (actor)

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Ben Alexander
Alexander in 1959
Born
Nicholas Benton Alexander III

(1911-06-27)June 27, 1911
Goldfield, Nevada, U.S.
DiedJuly 5, 1969(1969-07-05) (aged 58)
Westchester, California, U.S.
EducationStanford University
OccupationActor
Years active1916–1969
SpouseLesley Smith (1950-1969) (his death) (2 children)[1][2]

Nicholas Benton Alexander III[3] (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.

  1. ^ "Ben Alexanders Have Son". The New York Times. October 19, 1956.
  2. ^ "Silent Era : People".
  3. ^ "The Final Curtain: Births". The Billboard. October 3, 1942. p. 28. ProQuest 1032291273. A Son, Nicholas Benton Alexander IV, to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Alexander at Santa Monica (Calif.) Hospital September 13. Mother is former Elizabeth Robb, Charlie McCarthy script girl, and father is NBC commentator-announcer.