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Coleman Francis
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
Beyond the Valley of the Dolls
as Rotund Drunk
Cimarron
as Mr. Geer (uncredited)
This Island Earth
as Express Deliveryman
Motorpsycho!
as Harry Bonner
Stakeout on Dope Street
as Detective
The Beast of Yucca Flats
as Narrator / Gas Station Attendant / Newspaper Customer
The Thrill Killers
as Narrator (uncredited)
T-Bird Gang
as Capt. Prell
Mondo Hollywood
Red Zone Cuba
as Griffin / Narrator
