Paul A. Partain
Acting1946Austin, Texas, USA
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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2025Nash the Slash Rises Again!Movieas Self - Franklin(archive footage)
2013Texas Chainsaw 3DMovieas Franklin Hardesty (archive footage)
2003The Life of David GaleMovieas Alcoholic (uncredited)
2000Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking TruthMovieas Self
2000The American NightmareMovieas Self- 1997Burying LanaMovieas Militia of Texas Minister
1995The Return of the Texas Chainsaw MassacreMovieas Hospital Orderly
1977Rolling ThunderMovieas Brother-in-Law
1975Race with the DevilMovieas Cal Mathers
1974The Texas Chain Saw MassacreMovieas Franklin
1974Lovin' MollyMovieas Willy (uncredited)