Coleman Francis
Known for: Acting
In the 1940, Francis headed for Hollywood to start an acting career. His plans were initially interrupted by the Second World War, during which he served in the medical detachment of the 49th Field Artillery Battalion, 7th Infantry Division. He played minor parts in several films from the late 1940s to early 1970s. In 1959, Francis formed a partnership with Anthony Cardoza, a welder by trade, and together they created three films: The Beast of Yucca Flats (1961), The Skydivers (1963) and Red Zone Cuba (1966). Francis wrote and directed the films, while Cardoza handled production duties.
Filmography
Series
Dragnet
1951
Series
Sergeant Preston of the Yukon
Powers
1955
Film
Beyond the Valley of the Dolls
Rotund Drunk
1970
Film
This Island Earth
Express Deliveryman (uncredited)
1955
Film
Cimarron
Mr. Geer (uncredited)
1960
Film
Mondo Hollywood
1967
Film
The Thrill Killers
Narrator (uncredited)
1964
Film
T-Bird Gang
Capt. Prell
1959
Film
Motorpsycho!
Harry Bonner
1965
Film
The Lemon Grove Kids Meet the Monsters
"Big Ed" Narzak / Mr. Miller
1968
Film
The Beast of Yucca Flats
Narrator / Gas Station Attendant / Newspaper Customer
1961
Film
Stakeout on Dope Street
Detective
1958
Film
Red Zone Cuba
Griffin / Narrator
1966
Film
The Dirtiest Game
R.J.
1970
Film
Body Fever
Coley
1969
Film
Last of the American Hoboes
Hobo (uncredited)
1967
Film
The Skydivers
Spectator / Gunman in Plane (uncredited)
1963
Film
The Jailbreakers
1960