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