Coleman Francis

Personal Info

Known For Actor

Gender Male

Birthday 1919-01-24

Deathday 1973-01-15 (53 years old)

Place of Birth Oklahoma, USA

Also Known As C. Francis, Colman Francis

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

Actor

1970
1970
1969
Body Fever

as Coley

1969
Last of the American Hoboes

as Hobo (uncredited)

1968
Lemon Grove Kids Meet the Monsters

as Big Ed Narzak / Mr. Miller

1966
Red Zone Cuba

as Griffin / Narrator

1965
Motorpsycho!

as Harry Bonner

1964
The Thrill Killers

as Narrator (uncredited)

1963
The Skydivers

as Spectator / Gunman in Plane (uncredited)

1961
The Beast of Yucca Flats

as Narrator / Gas Station Attendant / Newspaper Customer

1960
Cimarron

as Mr. Geer (uncredited)

1959
T-Bird Gang

as Capt. Prell

1958
1955
This Island Earth

as Express Deliveryman

Writer

1966
Red Zone Cuba

as Writer

1963
The Skydivers

as Writer

Director

1966
Red Zone Cuba

as Director

1963
The Skydivers

as Director

1961

Editor

Producer

1961