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Ben Alexander
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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.
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Who is Ben Alexander?+
Ben Alexander was an American actor who transitioned from a prolific child star in the silent film era to a steady character actor in the golden age of television, most notably serving as Officer Frank Smith in the Dragnet franchise.
What is Ben Alexander known for?+
He is primarily known for his long-running supporting role as Officer Frank Smith in the crime series Dragnet and his early work in the film All Quiet on the Western Front.
What kind of work did Ben Alexander do?+
His career spanned over five decades, shifting from juvenile roles in silent dramas to adult character performances in mid-century crime thrillers and television serials.
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