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