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Ben Alexander Biography

Birth Name:Nicholas Benton Alexander

Birth Place:Goldfield, Nevada, United States

Profession Actor, Director, Writer

Fast Facts

  • Has been awarded three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
  • In 1954, he was nominated for an Emmy Award for his performance in "Dragnet․"
  • In 1955, he was nominated for an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Regular Series
  • Was only five years old when he made his screen acting debut in "Every Pearl a Tear․"
  • Along with acting, he owned a car dealership in Los Angeles

Awards

  • 1924Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (March): winner
  • 1954Primetime Emmy-Best Series Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 1955Primetime Emmy-Best Supporting Actor in a Regular Series: nominated