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.

Movies & TV Shows

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

Directed

1. The Beast of Yucca Flats (1961) — Director
2. Red Zone Cuba (1966) — Director
3. The Skydivers (1963) — Director