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