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.
Acted in 16
1970s
- 1970
The Dirtiest Game
R.J.
1960s
- 1969
Body Fever
Coley
- 1968
The Lemon Grove Kids Meet the Monsters
"Big Ed" Narzak / Mr. Miller
- 1967
Mondo Hollywood
Movie
Last of the American Hoboes
Hobo (uncredited)
- 1966
Red Zone Cuba
Griffin / Narrator
- 1965
Motorpsycho!
Harry Bonner
- 1963
The Skydivers
Spectator / Gunman in Plane (uncredited)
- 1960
The Jailbreakers
Movie
1950s
- 1959
- 1958
Stakeout on Dope Street
Detective
- 1955
This Island Earth
Express Deliveryman (uncredited)
- 1951
Wrote 3
1960s
- 1966
Red Zone Cuba
Writer
- 1963
The Skydivers
Writer
- 1961
The Beast of Yucca Flats
Writer
Directed 3
1960s
- 1966
Red Zone Cuba
Director
- 1963
The Skydivers
Director
- 1961
The Beast of Yucca Flats
Director
Produced 1
1960s
- 1961
The Beast of Yucca Flats
Producer
Edited 1
1960s
- 1961
The Beast of Yucca Flats
Editor
Appearances2
1960s
- 1964
The Thrill Killers
Narrator (uncredited)
- 1961
The Beast of Yucca Flats
Narrator / Gas Station Attendant / Newspaper Customer