Paul A. Partain

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Paul A. Partain

Acting
Born 1946-11-22 · Died 2005-01-28
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Austin, Texas, USA

Biography

Paul Alan Partain (November 22, 1946 – January 28, 2005) billed professionally as Paul A. Partain was an American actor, perhaps best known for his role in the original The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) as the handicapped wheel-chair bound Franklin Hardesty.

Filmography

11 credits across movies and TV

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Movie

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

1974 · Franklin

Race with the Devil
Movie

Race with the Devil

1975 · Cal Mathers

Rolling Thunder
Movie

Rolling Thunder

1977 · Brother-in-Law

The American Nightmare
Movie

The American Nightmare

2000 · Self

Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth
Movie

Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth

2000 · Self

Lovin' Molly
Movie

Lovin' Molly

1974 · Willy (uncredited)

Burying Lana
Movie

Burying Lana

1997 · Militia of Texas Minister

The Life of David Gale
Movie

The Life of David Gale

2003 · Alcoholic (uncredited)

The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Movie

The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre

1995 · Hospital Orderly

Texas Chainsaw 3D
Movie

Texas Chainsaw 3D

2013 · Franklin Hardesty (archive footage)

Nash the Slash Rises Again!
Movie

Nash the Slash Rises Again!

2025 · Self - Franklin(archive footage)