Coleman Francis
Acting
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Coleman Francis
Cimarron
1960
Filmography
Acting (16)
1970
Beyond the Valley of the Dollsas Rotund Drunk
6.1
1970
The Dirtiest Gameas R.J.
3.5
1969
Body Feveras Coley
5.8
1968
The Lemon Grove Kids Meet the Monstersas "Big Ed" Narzak / Mr. Miller
4.8
1967
6.7
1967
Last of the American Hoboesas Hobo (uncredited)
4.5
1966
Red Zone Cubaas Griffin / Narrator
2.7
1965
Motorpsycho!as Harry Bonner
6.0
1964
The Thrill Killersas Narrator (uncredited)
5.5
1963
The Skydiversas Spectator / Gunman in Plane (uncredited)
2.6
1961
The Beast of Yucca Flatsas Narrator / Gas Station Attendant / Newspaper Customer
2.3
1960
Cimarronas Mr. Geer (uncredited)
6.2
1960
5.0
1959
T-Bird Gangas Capt. Prell
5.0
1958
Stakeout on Dope Streetas Detective
6.6
1955
This Island Earthas Express Deliveryman (uncredited)
6.0
Production & Directing (8)
1966
Red Zone CubaDirector
2.7
1966
Red Zone CubaWriter
2.7
1963
The SkydiversDirector
2.6
1963
The SkydiversWriter
2.6
1961
The Beast of Yucca FlatsProducer
2.3
1961
The Beast of Yucca FlatsWriter
2.3
1961
The Beast of Yucca FlatsDirector
2.3
1961
The Beast of Yucca FlatsEditor
2.3