Paul A. Partain

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.

Known For

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

Texas Chainsaw 3D

The Life of David Gale

The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Rolling Thunder

Race with the Devil

The American Nightmare

Nash the Slash Rises Again!

All Movies (11)

• Nash the Slash Rises Again!2025 · as Self - Franklin(archive footage)
• Texas Chainsaw 3D2013 · as Franklin Hardesty (archive footage)
• The Life of David Gale2003 · as Alcoholic (uncredited)
• Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth2000 · as Self
• The American Nightmare2000 · as Self
• Burying Lana1997 · as Militia of Texas Minister
• The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre1995 · as Hospital Orderly
• Rolling Thunder1977 · as Brother-in-Law
• Race with the Devil1975 · as Cal Mathers
• The Texas Chain Saw Massacre1974 · as Franklin
• Lovin' Molly1974 · as Willy (uncredited)