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

Harry Bonner

Motorpsycho!

Mr. Geer (uncredited)

Cimarron

Coley

Body Fever

Big Ed Narzak / Mr. Miller

Lemon Grove Kids Meet the Monsters

Hobo (uncredited)

Last of the American Hoboes

Griffin / Narrator

Red Zone Cuba

Express Deliveryman

This Island Earth

Mondo Hollywood

Narrator (uncredited)

The Thrill Killers

Spectator / Gunman in Plane (uncredited)

The Skydivers

R.J.

The Dirtiest Game

Rotund Drunk

Beyond the Valley of the Dolls

Narrator / Gas Station Attendant / Newspaper Customer

The Beast of Yucca Flats

Detective

Stakeout on Dope Street

Capt. Prell

T-Bird Gang

The Jailbreakers