Cedric Francis Biography

Fast Facts

• Served as the governor of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
• Studied in Canada at Ridley College before being trained at Harvard University
• Died as a result of complications with his battle with Alzheimer's disease
• Started off as a film editor for Warner Bros․, but letf the job in order to join the military
• Was primarily known for his editing work on short films and documentaries
• Organized the editorial department for the U․S․ Air Force First Motion Picture Unit
• Once served as the assistant to the vice president of the TV division at Warner Bros