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