Francisco started off as a child actor featuring in shows such as Seasme Street & PBS Kids. He then made his first on screen appearance when he booked his first audition at the tender age of 5 years old on HBO's television show, "The Sopranos". Francisco then made it to the big screen when he starred in the thriller cop film directed by 'Gavin O'Connor' "Pride & Glory" in 2008 as the role of "Manny". The film also featured actors such as 'Edward Norton' & 'Collin Farraell'.