Paul A. Partain
Acting • Born 1946-11-22 – Died 2005-01-28
Acting1Austin, 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
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Movie • 1974
Franklin
Race with the Devil
Movie • 1975
Cal Mathers
Rolling Thunder
Movie • 1977
Brother-in-Law
The American Nightmare
Movie • 2000
Self
Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth
Movie • 2000
Self
Lovin' Molly
Movie • 1974
Willy (uncredited)
Burying Lana
Movie • 1997
Militia of Texas Minister
The Life of David Gale
Movie • 2003
Alcoholic (uncredited)
The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Movie • 1995
Hospital Orderly
Texas Chainsaw 3D
Movie • 2013
Franklin Hardesty (archive footage)
Nash the Slash Rises Again!
Movie • 2025
Self - Franklin(archive footage)