No photo available. Represent Coleman Francis? Add or change photos at IMDbPro
STARmeter
SEE RANK
Up 1,343 this week

Coleman Francis (1919–1973)

Actor | Director | Writer

Trivia:

One of the trademarks of his style as a director was to feature coffee as a central plot point or a focus of conversation. Also, the plots of his scripts often wander inexplicably, so much so that some critics have suggested that it represents an intentional artistic style. See more trivia »

Born:

in Oklahoma, USA

Died:

(age 53) in Hollywood, California, USA
3 videos | 7 news articles »

Quick Links:

Related News

10 Critically-Loathed Movie Directors Everybody Pretends Not To Like
21 March 2013 3:06 AM, PDT | Obsessed with Film
Al Jarreau Set To Perform At Xavier University
18 November 2011 5:18 AM, PST | Huffington Post
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Unearthly and Red Zone Cuba comes in August
1 August 2011 12:55 PM, PDT | Monsters and Critics
See all 7 related articles »
Create a list  »

Related Lists

image of name
Directors
a list of 1,166 people by TheLastDriveIn created 04 Feb 2012
 
image of name
People Who Accomplish Nothing in Anything They're In
a list of 131 people by PunishU created 10 months ago
 
image of name
Most Problematic Filmmakers
a list of 52 people by PunishU created 10 months ago
 
image of name
Masters of Junk
a list of 34 people by fedor8 created 20 May 2011
 
image of name
Westwood Cemetery
a list of 240 people by Syl created 10 months ago
 
See all related lists »

Do you have a demo reel?

Add it to your IMDbPage

Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel -- This reel contains Christopher performing in Film and Television. The clips included are from the following: "The Boundary", "The Wire", "Duplicity", "Law & Order(SVU)", "Michael Clayton", "Cost Of A Soul", "HEROES" and "Law & Order (CI)".

Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel

Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

Franklin Ojeda Smith -

Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

Francine Locke Film Reel

Melanie Molnar - Reel -- No description provided.

Melanie Molnar - Reel

My Demo Reel -- Includes clips from GLORY DAZE, COMMUNITY and horror film URBAN EXPLORER.

My Demo Reel


Find out more at IMDbPro »

Connect with IMDb

Take The Quiz!

Test your knowledge of Coleman Francis.

Known For


Show Show all  | 
Show by:
Edit

Filmography

Hide HideActor (34 titles)
1970 Beyond the Valley of the Dolls
Rotund Drunk
 
1970 The Dirtiest Game
R.J.
 
1969 Body Fever
Coley
 
1968 P.J.
Factory Worker (uncredited)
 
1967 The Last American Hobo
 
1966 Night Train to Mundo Fine
Griffin / Narrator
 
1965 Motor Psycho
Harry Bonner
 
1965 Lemon Grove Kids Meet the Monsters
Big Ed (segment "The Lemon Grove Kids")/Mr. Miller (segment "The Lemon Grove Kids Meet the Green Grasshopper and the Vampire Lady From Outer Space")
 
1964 The Thrill Killers
Narrator (uncredited)
 
1963 The Skydivers
Spectator/Gunman in Plane (uncredited)
 
1961 Tales of Wells Fargo (TV series)
1st Man
– The Dodger (1961) … 1st Man
 
1961 The Beast of Yucca Flats
Narrator/Gas Station Attendant/Man Buying Newspaper (uncredited)
 
1961 The Rifleman (TV series)
– Stopover (1961) (uncredited)
 
1960 Spring Affair
Smith
 
1960 Cimarron
Mr. Geer (uncredited)
 
1960 From the Terrace
Office Worker (uncredited)
 
1960 The Jailbreakers
 
1960 The Man and the Challenge (TV series)
– The Dropper (1960)
 
1960 M Squad (TV series)
– Diary of a Bomber (1960)
 
1960 Tombstone Territory (TV series)
Burt Graves
– The Lady Lawyer (1960) … Burt Graves
 
1957-1959 Dragnet (TV series)
– The Big Red (1959)
– The Big Tip (1958)
– The Big Match (1957)
 
1959 T-Bird Gang
Capt. R. M. Prell
 
1959 Highway Patrol (TV series)
Henchman
– Cargo Hijack (1959) … Henchman
 
1958 Twilight for the Gods (uncredited)
 
1958 Stakeout on Dope Street
Detective (as Colman Francis)
 
1955-1957 Sergeant Preston of the Yukon (TV series)
Jake Martin / Jonathan Dewey / Matt Lance / …
– The Mark of Crime (1957) … Jonathan Dewey
– Border Action (1956) … Matt Lance
– Relief Train (1956) … Powers
– The Assassins (1955) … Jake Martin
 
1957 The Phantom Stagecoach
Townsman (uncredited)
 
1957 Burden of Truth
Harvey
 
1955 This Island Earth
Express Deliveryman (uncredited)
 
1954 She Couldn't Say No
Minor Role (uncredited)
 
1954 Killers from Space
Guy in Power Plant Answering Phone (uncredited)
 
1952 Scarlet Angel
Deckhand (uncredited)
 
1952 The Girl in White
Orderly
 
1948 Blondie's Reward
Minor Role (uncredited)
 
Show ShowDirector (3 titles)
Show ShowWriter (3 titles)
1966 Night Train to Mundo Fine
 
1963 The Skydivers (writer)
 
1961 The Beast of Yucca Flats (written by)
 
Show ShowProducer (2 titles)
1966 Night Train to Mundo Fine (producer)
 
1961 The Beast of Yucca Flats (producer)
 
Show ShowEditor (1 title)
1961 The Beast of Yucca Flats (as C. Francis)
 
Show ShowSelf (1 title)
1967 Mondo Hollywood (documentary)
Himself - Newscast Narration
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
1961 Gunfight at Black Horse Canyon (TV movie)
1st Man
 

Related Videos

Killers from Space -- A scientist monitoring atomic tests, killed in a plane crash, is revived by aliens so he can spy on the tests and help them conquer the world. Lemon Grove Kids Meet the Monsters -- The adventures of the Lemon Grove Kids in this Bowery Boys inspired kiddie film. The Jailbreakers -- An innocent girl and a reckless rebel whose passion takes a dangerous turn! Angel's relationship with Tony intensifies, and soon their raging ride becomes a road to ruin!
Edit

Personal Details

Alternate Names:

C. Francis | Colman Francis
Edit

Did You Know?

Trivia:

One of the trademarks of his style as a director was to feature coffee as a central plot point or a focus of conversation. Also, the plots of his scripts often wander inexplicably, so much so that some critics have suggested that it represents an intentional artistic style. See more »

Trademark:

Same location in all his films - Yucca flats, Yucca Mountain and the surrounding area See more »

Nickname:

Coley See more »

Star Sign:

Aquarius