Paul A. Partain

Paul A. Partain

Acting

November 22, 1946 – January 28, 2005 (aged 58)

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

Nash the Slash Rises Again!
Movie
Nash the Slash Rises Again!2025 · Self - Franklin(archive footage)
Texas Chainsaw 3D
Movie
Texas Chainsaw 3D2013 · Franklin Hardesty (archive footage)
The Life of David Gale
Movie
The Life of David Gale2003 · Alcoholic (uncredited)
Trust
Series
Trust2000 · Self
The American Nightmare
Movie
The American Nightmare2000 · Self
Burying Lana
Movie
Burying Lana1997 · Militia of Texas Minister
The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Movie
The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre1995 · Hospital Orderly
Rolling Thunder
Movie
Rolling Thunder1977 · Brother-in-Law
Race with the Devil
Movie
Race with the Devil1975 · Cal Mathers
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
★ 7.4Movie
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre1974 · Franklin
Lovin' Molly
Movie
Lovin' Molly1974 · Willy (uncredited)