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