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Paul A. Partain

Born November 22, 1946Died January 28, 2005 (58)United StatesAustin, Texas, USA11 creditsIMDb

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