Coleman Francis
Acting • Born 1919-01-24 – Died 1973-01-15
Biography
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 credits
Motorpsycho!
Movie • 1965
Harry Bonner
Cimarron
Movie • 1960
Mr. Geer (uncredited)
Body Fever
Movie • 1969
Coley
The Lemon Grove Kids Meet the Monsters
Movie • 1968
"Big Ed" Narzak / Mr. Miller
Last of the American Hoboes
Movie • 1967
Hobo (uncredited)
Red Zone Cuba
Movie • 1966
Griffin / Narrator
This Island Earth
Movie • 1955
Express Deliveryman
Mondo Hollywood
Movie • 1967
The Thrill Killers
Movie • 1964
Narrator (uncredited)
The Skydivers
Movie • 1963
Spectator / Gunman in Plane (uncredited)
The Dirtiest Game
Movie • 1970
R.J.
Beyond the Valley of the Dolls
Movie • 1970
Rotund Drunk
The Beast of Yucca Flats
Movie • 1961
Narrator / Gas Station Attendant / Newspaper Customer
Stakeout on Dope Street
Movie • 1958
Detective
T-Bird Gang
Movie • 1959
Capt. Prell
The Jailbreakers
Movie • 1960
Dragnet
TV • 1951
Sergeant Preston of the Yukon
TV • 1955
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