
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

Motorpsycho!
Harry Bonner

Beyond the Valley of the Dolls
Rotund Drunk

Cimarron
Mr. Geer (uncredited)

This Island Earth
Express Deliveryman

Mondo Hollywood

Stakeout on Dope Street
Detective

The Thrill Killers
Narrator (uncredited)

T-Bird Gang
Capt. Prell

Red Zone Cuba
Griffin / Narrator

The Lemon Grove Kids Meet the Monsters
"Big Ed" Narzak / Mr. Miller

Body Fever
Coley

The Beast of Yucca Flats
Narrator / Gas Station Attendant / Newspaper Customer
