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Coleman Francis

Film Director / Actor / Screenwriter | * 01/24/1919 († 53, 01/15/1973) | Oklahoma (United States of America (USA))
Coleman Chambers Francis (January 24, 1919 – January 15, 1973) was an American actor, writer, producer and director. He was best known for his film trilogy consisting of The Beast of Yucca Flats (1961), The Skydivers (1963) and Red Zone Cuba (1966), all three of which were filmed in the general vicinity of Santa Clarita, California. ()
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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.

Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Crime | Thriller

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Movies with Coleman Francis as Actor(16)

as R.J.1970 The Dirtiest Game
as Rotund Drunk1970 Beyond the Valley of the Dolls
as Coley1969 Body Fever
as Griffin / Narrator1966 Red Zone Cuba
as Big Ed Narzak / Mr. Miller1965 Lemon Grove Kids Meet the Monsters
as Harry Bonner1965 Motor Psycho
as Narrator (uncredited)1964 The Thrill Killers
as Spectator / Gunman in Plane (uncredited)1963 The Skydivers
as Narrator / Gas Station Attendant / Newspaper Customer1961 The Beast of Yucca Flats
as Mr. Geer (uncredited)1960 Cimarron
as Capt. Prell1959 T-Bird Gang
as Detective1958 Stakeout on Dope Street
as Express Deliveryman1955 This Island Earth

TV Shows/Series with Coleman Francis as Actor(2)

Movies with Coleman Francis as Crew(8)

Directing/Director1966 Red Zone Cuba
Writing/Writer1966 Red Zone Cuba
Directing/Director1963 The Skydivers
Writing/Writer1963 The Skydivers
Directing/Director1961 The Beast of Yucca Flats
Editing/Editor1961 The Beast of Yucca Flats
Production/Producer1961 The Beast of Yucca Flats
Writing/Writer1961 The Beast of Yucca Flats

Full Name: Coleman Francis
Born: Friday, 01/24 1919 (January) in Oklahoma (United States of America (USA))
Died: Monday, 01/15 1973 (January) in Hollywood (aged: 53)
Zodiac sign: Aquarius (Chinese zodiac sign: Goat)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Other names for Coleman Francis (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"C. Francis"
"Colman Francis"
Coleman Francis frequently works together with these people:
Russ Meyer (8x, Crew)
Anthony Cardoza (8x, Crew)
Natalie Masters (6x, Actress)
Titus Moede (6x, Actor)
Austin McKinney (5x, Crew)
Ron Haydock (5x, Actor)
Jack Webb (4x, Crew)
William Boyett (4x, Actor)
Lee Strosnider (4x, Crew)
Andrew J. Fenady (3x, Crew)
Carolyn Brandt (3x, Actress)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:495183, Added: 10/04/2018, Last updated: 03/23/2024