David J. Francis (actor)

David J. Francis (born 2 December 1970 in Ottawa, Ontario) is a Canadian actor, director, producer, editor and screenwriter.

David J. Francis
Born
David J. Francis

(1970-12-02) 2 December 1970
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Other namesDave Francis
OccupationFilm director
film producer
screenwriter
actor
editor
Years active1999—present
Spouse(s)Amber Lynn Francis (1999-2002)

Career

Francis began his career with minor roles in the television series Amazon (1999) and The Ladies Man (2000). His first major role was Jesus in Dracula 2000.[1] In the early 2000s, he had more minor roles in the Canadian film The Matthew Shepard Story and as a floor manager in Gilda Radner: It's Always Something.[2] In 2003, he directed his first film, a zombie film called Zombie Night. He also served as writer and producer alongside his wife, Amber Lynn Francis.[3] He returned as Jesus in the sequel to Dracula 2000, Dracula II: Ascension (2003)[4] and had a minor role in the television movie Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion.[5] Francis then directed his second movie, the sequel to Zombie Night, Zombie Night 2: Awakening (2006)[6] and the third movie of the trilogy, Reel Zombies (2008).[7]

Personal life

Francis was married to actress and producer Amber Lynn Francis, who died on 19 March 2002, a few days after the birth of her child. [8]

Filmography
Year Film Functioned as Notes
Director Writer Producer Actor Role
1999 Amazon No No No Yes Callum Television series
2000 The Ladies Man No No No Yes V.S.A. member Uncredited
2000 Dracula 2000 No No No Yes Jesus
2002 The Matthew Shepard Story No No No Yes Dave Uncredited
2002 Gilda Radner: It's Always Something No No No Yes SNL floor manager
2003 Dracula II: Ascension No No No Yes Jesus
2003 Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion No No No Yes Mr. Hinch
2003 The Walking Dead Ripoff Yes Yes Yes Yes Man peeing
2006 Zombie Night 2: Awakening Yes Yes No Yes Father
2008 Reel Zombies Yes No Yes Yes Himself Also editor
2009 Silent Sam No No No Yes Jimmy's thug

References
  1. David J Francis - Hollywood.com
  2. "Gilda Radner: It's Always Something (2002)". Web2.seventymm.com. Archived from the original on 3 October 2011. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
  3. Screaming Stoner Video Review : Zombie Night by David J. Francis
  4. Dracula II: Ascension (2003)
  5. "Reel Zombies". CrankedOnCinema.com. 18 November 2008. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
  6. "New Post apocalyptic movie: Awakening, Zombie Night 2". Quietearth.us. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
  7. "Official Site". Reel Zombies. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
  8. "Zombie Night (2003)". Worldsgreatestcritic.com. 16 October 2003. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
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