Coleman Francis
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1919-01-24
Day of Death
1973-01-15 (53 years old)
Place of Birth
Oklahoma, USA
Coleman Francis
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.
Known For
Acting
(1970)
Beyond the Valley of the Dolls
as Rotund Drunk
(1970)
The Dirtiest Game
as R.J.
(1969)
Body Fever
as Coley
(1968)
Lemon Grove Kids Meet the Monsters
as Big Ed Narzak / Mr. Miller
(1967)
(1967)
Last of the American Hoboes
as Hobo (uncredited)
(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)
Cimarron
as Mr. Geer (uncredited)
(1960)
(1959)
T-Bird Gang
as Capt. Prell
(1958)
Stakeout on Dope Street
as Detective
(1955)
This Island Earth
as Express Deliveryman
Crew
(1966)
Red Zone Cuba
Director, Writer
(1963)
The Skydivers
Writer, Director
(1961)
The Beast of Yucca Flats
Director, Producer, Editor, Writer