About
Coleman Francis
Overview
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
Acting |
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| 1970 | Beyond the Valley of the Dolls | Actor | Rotund Drunk | 59 Average |
| 1970 | The Dirtiest Game | Actor | R.J. | 59 Average |
| 1969 | Body Fever | Actor | Coley | 59 Average |
| 1969 | Last of the American Hoboes | Actor | Hobo (uncredited) | 58 Average |
| 1968 | Lemon Grove Kids Meet the Monsters | Actor | Big Ed Narzak / Mr. Miller | 58 Average |
| 1967 | Mondo Hollywood | Actor | 58 Average |
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| 1966 | Red Zone Cuba | Actor | Griffin / Narrator | 57 Average |
| 1965 | Motorpsycho! | Actor | Harry Bonner | 59 Average |
| 1964 | The Thrill Killers | Actor | Narrator (uncredited) | 58 Average |
| 1963 | The Skydivers | Actor | Spectator / Gunman in Plane (uncredited) | 57 Average |
| 1961 | The Beast of Yucca Flats | Actor | Narrator / Gas Station Attendant / Newspaper Customer | 53 Average |
| 1960 | Cimarron | Actor | Mr. Geer (uncredited) | 59 Average |
| 1960 | The Jailbreakers | Actor | 58 Average |
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| 1959 | T-Bird Gang | Actor | Capt. Prell | 58 Average |
| 1958 | Stakeout on Dope Street | Actor | Detective | 59 Average |
| 1955 | This Island Earth | Actor | Express Deliveryman | 59 Average |
Directing |
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| 1966 | Red Zone Cuba | Directing | Director | 57 Average |
| 1963 | The Skydivers | Directing | Director | 57 Average |
| 1961 | The Beast of Yucca Flats | Directing | Director | 53 Average |
Writing |
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| 1966 | Red Zone Cuba | Writing | Writer | 57 Average |
| 1963 | The Skydivers | Writing | Writer | 57 Average |
| 1961 | The Beast of Yucca Flats | Writing | Writer | 53 Average |
Production |
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| 1961 | The Beast of Yucca Flats | Production | Producer | 53 Average |
Editing |
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| 1961 | The Beast of Yucca Flats | Editing | Editor | 53 Average |