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