
Coleman Francis
Known for Acting · 18 credits
- Born
- 1919-01-24
- Died
- 1973-01-15
- Place of birth
- Oklahoma, USA
- Also known as
- C. Francis · Colman 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
TV Shows (2)
Movies (16)

Beyond the Valley of the Dolls
1970
as Rotund Drunk

Cimarron
1960
as Mr. Geer (uncredited)

This Island Earth
1955
as Express Deliveryman (uncredited)

Motorpsycho!
1965
as Harry Bonner

Mondo Hollywood
1967

The Lemon Grove Kids Meet the Monsters
1968
as "Big Ed" Narzak / Mr. Miller

Stakeout on Dope Street
1958
as Detective

Red Zone Cuba
1966
as Griffin / Narrator

The Beast of Yucca Flats
1961
as Narrator / Gas Station Attendant / Newspaper Customer

The Jailbreakers
1960

The Skydivers
1963
as Spectator / Gunman in Plane (uncredited)

T-Bird Gang
1959
as Capt. Prell

The Thrill Killers
1964
as Narrator (uncredited)

Body Fever
1969
as Coley

The Dirtiest Game
1970
as R.J.

Last of the American Hoboes
1967
as Hobo (uncredited)
About 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 fil… With 18 credits spanning from 1951 to 1970, Coleman Francis has appeared in 16 films and 2 TV shows.
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Most Popular Coleman Francis Movies
- Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970) — as Rotund Drunk
- Cimarron (1960) — as Mr. Geer (uncredited)
- This Island Earth (1955) — as Express Deliveryman (uncredited)
- Motorpsycho! (1965) — as Harry Bonner
- Mondo Hollywood (1967)
Where to Watch Coleman Francis Films
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