Paul A. Partain

Known for: Acting
Born: November 22, 1946
Died: January 28, 2005
Birthplace: Austin, 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.

Filmography

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

Credits from TMDB.