Coleman Francis
Born January 24, 1919 (Age: 107)
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Oklahoma, USA
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.
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.
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Filmography
Beyond the Valley of the Dolls
1970
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as Rotund Drunk
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Age: 51
The Beast of Yucca Flats
1961
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as Narrator / Gas Station Attendant / Newspaper Customer
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Age: 42
Cimarron
1960
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as Mr. Geer (uncredited)
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Age: 41
T-Bird Gang
1959
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as Capt. Prell
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Age: 40
This Island Earth
1955
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as Express Deliveryman
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Age: 36