Ben Alexander

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Characters played by Ben Alexander

Franz Kemmerich — All Quiet on the Western Front (1930)

Young soldier who loses a leg and dies from infection, his boots become symbolic.

Morry Dover — This Day and Age (1933)

Student rival to Steve for Gay's affection. Tips off Garrett about the break-in, but later seeks redemption by helping capture Toledo and assisting in Garrett's arrest.

Don Carter — The Legion of Missing Men (1937)

Bob's younger brother, Don joins the 20th Company as a replacement, having given up his university education and business prospects. His immaturity leads him to strike Sergeant Garcia and face the Penal Battalion. After Nina arranges his escape, the Shiek captures him and threatens him to make Bob operate the captured machine guns; Bob agrees on the condition that Don is released.

Officer Frank Smith — Dragnet (1954)

An LAPD officer who partners with Sergeant Joe Friday in investigating Miller Starkie's murder. Smith helps examine the crime-scene evidence and question Max Edward Troy and other people connected to the suspected group as the detectives pursue leads without yet having enough evidence to secure a conviction.

Barry Preston — The Life of Vergie Winters (1934)

Barry is Preston's son, whom Mike Davey hires to steal a page from a hotel register from Preston's home safe. While Barry is breaking into the safe, Preston mistakes him for a burglar and kills him, then tells his butler that a burglar shot his son.

Donald Cameron — The White Heather (1919)

Donald Cameron is a country-estate owner whom Lord Angus approaches for a loan during a stock exchange panic. He refuses to help because Angus will not contract a favorable marriage with someone of his class. His refusal deepens Angus's financial crisis and helps drive the events that follow.

Little Ben Tucker — The Family Honor (1920)

Ben is Dal's young brother and a disciple of right thinking. When the evidence at Dal's murder trial appears unfavorable, Ben enters the courtroom and gives truthful testimony. His words help free Dal, making him an important source of truth and support for his brother.

Bob — The Turn in the Road (1919)

Paul Perry's young son. After his mother's death, he is raised by his aunt. His accidental discovery of Paul sleeping in the barn triggers the emotional reunion that resolves Paul's spiritual quest.

Little Dick — The Better Wife (1919)

Little Dick is the child of Sir Richard Beverly and Lady Beverly. He is seriously injured in the car accident that kills his mother, and his need for a life-saving operation motivates Charmian Page to secure financial help from Mr. Page. Richard’s concern for him is also the reason he marries Charmian.

Tommy Harrow — What Price Innocence? (1933)

A carefree boy several years older than Ruth who she deeply loves. He pressures her into intimacy but grows cold afterward. When confronted about the pregnancy, he callously refuses to accept responsibility, directly contributing to Ruth's tragic downfall.

Career Overview

Ben Alexander has 67 screen credits in a career dating back to 1916. Their work is anchored in the All Quiet On The Western Front Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Dragnet, All Quiet on the Western Front, Los Angeles Plays Itself. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
male
Known Credits
67
Birth Date
1911-05-27
Birth Place
Goldfield, Nevada, USA

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