Cast & creator
Coleman Francis
Best known for Dragnet, Sergeant Preston of the Yukon, Beyond the Valley of the Dolls
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.
Also known as: C. Francis, Colman Francis
24
film credits
2
television credits
18
1951–1970 · acting roles
4.3
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (26)
Showing 26 of 26 credits
Dragnet
1951
Sergeant Preston of the Yukon
Powers
1955
Beyond the Valley of the Dolls
Rotund Drunk
1970
This Island Earth
Express Deliveryman (uncredited)
1955
Cimarron
Mr. Geer (uncredited)
1960
Stakeout on Dope Street
Detective
1958
Motorpsycho!
Harry Bonner
1965
The Lemon Grove Kids Meet the Monsters
"Big Ed" Narzak / Mr. Miller
1968
Red Zone Cuba
Griffin / Narrator
1966Red Zone Cuba
Director
1966Red Zone Cuba
Writer
1966
T-Bird Gang
Capt. Prell
1959
Mondo Hollywood
1967
The Beast of Yucca Flats
Narrator / Gas Station Attendant / Newspaper Customer
1961The Beast of Yucca Flats
Director
1961The Beast of Yucca Flats
Producer
1961The Beast of Yucca Flats
Editor
1961The Beast of Yucca Flats
Writer
1961
Last of the American Hoboes
Hobo (uncredited)
1967
The Thrill Killers
Narrator (uncredited)
1964
Body Fever
Coley
1969
The Dirtiest Game
R.J.
1970
The Skydivers
Spectator / Gunman in Plane (uncredited)
1963The Skydivers
Writer
1963The Skydivers
Director
1963