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

This Island Earth

as Express Deliveryman

Beyond the Valley of the Dolls

as Rotund Drunk

The Beast of Yucca Flats

as Narrator / Gas Station Attendant / Newspaper Customer

Cimarron

as Mr. Geer (uncredited)

Motorpsycho!

as Harry Bonner

Dragnet

Red Zone Cuba

as Griffin / Narrator

The Skydivers

as Spectator / Gunman in Plane (uncredited)

The Thrill Killers

as Narrator (uncredited)

T-Bird Gang

as Capt. Prell