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.
16
Films
2
TV Shows
3
Crew Credits
Known For
18 Credits
Dragnet
1951
Sergeant Preston of the Yukon
as Powers
1955
T-Bird Gang
as Capt. Prell
1959
Beyond the Valley of the Dolls
as Rotund Drunk
1970
This Island Earth
as Express Deliveryman
1955
Cimarron
as Mr. Geer (uncredited)
1960
Mondo Hollywood
1967
The Thrill Killers
as Narrator (uncredited)
1964
Motorpsycho!
as Harry Bonner
1965
The Lemon Grove Kids Meet the Monsters
as "Big Ed" Narzak / Mr. Miller
1968
The Beast of Yucca Flats
as Narrator / Gas Station Attendant / Newspaper Customer
1961
Stakeout on Dope Street
as Detective
1958
