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