Coleman Francis
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- January 24, 1919
- Died
- January 15, 1973
- Birthplace
- Oklahoma, USA
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
Beyond the Valley of the Dolls 1970
as Rotund Drunk
The Dirtiest Game 1970
as R.J.
Body Fever 1969
as Coley
The Lemon Grove Kids Meet the Monsters 1968
as "Big Ed" Narzak / Mr. Miller
Mondo Hollywood 1967
Actor
Last of the American Hoboes 1967
as Hobo (uncredited)
Red Zone Cuba 1966
as Griffin / Narrator, Director, Writer
Motorpsycho! 1965
as Harry Bonner
The Thrill Killers 1964
as Narrator (uncredited)
The Skydivers 1963
as Spectator / Gunman in Plane (uncredited), Director, Writer
The Beast of Yucca Flats 1961
as Narrator / Gas Station Attendant / Newspaper Customer, Producer, Writer, Director, Editor
Cimarron 1960
as Mr. Geer (uncredited)
The Jailbreakers 1960
Actor
T-Bird Gang 1959
as Capt. Prell
Stakeout on Dope Street 1958
as Detective
This Island Earth 1955
as Express Deliveryman (uncredited)
Credits from TMDB.