Paul A. Partain
Known for Acting
Born November 22, 1946
Died January 28, 2005 (aged 58)
Place of Birth Austin, Texas, USA
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.
Filmography
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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)
The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre
1995
as Hospital Orderly
Race with the Devil
1975
as Cal Mathers
The American Nightmare
2000
as Self
Lovin' Molly
1974
as Willy (uncredited)
Rolling Thunder
1977
as Brother-in-Law
Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth
2000
as Self
Nash the Slash Rises Again!
2025
as Self - Franklin(archive footage)
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Burying Lana
1997
as Militia of Texas Minister