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