Coleman Francis
Actor
- Born
- January 24, 1919 · Oklahoma, USA
- Died
- January 15, 1973 (age 53)
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
This Island Earth
June 10, 1955
Beyond the Valley of the Dolls
June 17, 1970
The Beast of Yucca Flats
June 2, 1961
Cimarron
December 1, 1960
Motorpsycho!
August 1, 1965
Red Zone Cuba
November 1, 1966
The Skydivers
November 13, 1963
The Thrill Killers
August 7, 1964
T-Bird Gang
October 16, 1959
Last of the American Hoboes
January 1, 1967
The Dirtiest Game
January 1, 1970
Stakeout on Dope Street
May 3, 1958
Acting16
- 1970Beyond the Valley of the Dolls as Rotund Drunk
- 1970The Dirtiest Game as R.J.
- 1969Body Fever as Coley
- 1968The Lemon Grove Kids Meet the Monsters as "Big Ed" Narzak / Mr. Miller
- 1967Mondo Hollywood
- 1967Last of the American Hoboes as Hobo (uncredited)
- 1966Red Zone Cuba as Griffin / Narrator
- 1965Motorpsycho! as Harry Bonner
- 1964The Thrill Killers as Narrator (uncredited)
- 1963The Skydivers