Coleman Francis
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 (18 titles)
6.1MovieBeyond the Valley of the Dolls
Rotund Drunk · 1970
3.5MovieThe Dirtiest Game
R.J. · 1970
5.8MovieBody Fever
Coley · 1969
4.8MovieThe Lemon Grove Kids Meet the Monsters
"Big Ed" Narzak / Mr. Miller · 1968
6.7MovieMondo Hollywood
1967
4.5MovieLast of the American Hoboes
Hobo (uncredited) · 1967
2.8MovieRed Zone Cuba
Griffin / Narrator · 1966
6.0MovieMotorpsycho!
Harry Bonner · 1965
5.5MovieThe Thrill Killers
Narrator (uncredited) · 1964
2.7MovieThe Skydivers
Spectator / Gunman in Plane (uncredited) · 1963
2.3MovieThe Beast of Yucca Flats
Narrator / Gas Station Attendant / Newspaper Customer · 1961
6.2MovieCimarron
Mr. Geer (uncredited) · 1960
5.0MovieThe Jailbreakers
1960
5.0MovieT-Bird Gang
Capt. Prell · 1959
6.6MovieStakeout on Dope Street
Detective · 1958
6.8ShowSergeant Preston of the Yukon
Powers · 1955
6.0MovieThis Island Earth
Express Deliveryman (uncredited) · 1955
6.5ShowDragnet
1951