Acting · Oklahoma, USA · Born January 24, 1919
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.
MovieBeyond the Valley of the Dolls
1970
as Rotund Drunk
MovieThe Dirtiest Game
1970
as R.J.
MovieBody Fever
1969
as Coley
MovieThe Lemon Grove Kids Meet the Monsters
1968
as "Big Ed" Narzak / Mr. Miller
MovieMondo Hollywood
1967
MovieLast of the American Hoboes
1967
as Hobo (uncredited)
MovieRed Zone Cuba
1966
as Griffin / Narrator
MovieMotorpsycho!
1965
as Harry Bonner
MovieThe Thrill Killers
1964
as Narrator (uncredited)
MovieThe Skydivers
1963
as Spectator / Gunman in Plane (uncredited)
MovieThe Beast of Yucca Flats
1961
as Narrator / Gas Station Attendant / Newspaper Customer
MovieCimarron
1960
as Mr. Geer (uncredited)
MovieThe Jailbreakers
1960
MovieT-Bird Gang
1959
as Capt. Prell
MovieStakeout on Dope Street
1958
as Detective
TVSergeant Preston of the Yukon
1955
as Powers
MovieThis Island Earth
1955
as Express Deliveryman (uncredited)
TVDragnet
1951
