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 Y...
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Motorpsycho!
As Harry Bonner
Cimarron
As Mr. Geer (uncredited)
Body Fever
As Coley
Lemon Grove Kids Meet the Monsters
As Big Ed Narzak / Mr. Miller
Last of the American Hoboes
As Hobo (uncredited)
Red Zone Cuba
As Griffin / Narrator
This Island Earth
As Express Deliveryman
Mondo Hollywood
The Thrill Killers
As Narrator (uncredited)
The Skydivers
As Spectator / Gunman in Plane (uncredited)
The Dirtiest Game
As R.J.
Beyond the Valley of the Dolls
As Rotund Drunk
The Beast of Yucca Flats
As Narrator / Gas Station Attendant / Newspaper Customer
Stakeout on Dope Street
As Detective
T-Bird Gang
As Capt. Prell
The Jailbreakers
Dragnet
Sergeant Preston of the Yukon
As Powers