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Paul A. Partain

Paul A. Partain

1946-11-22 – 2005-01-28 (age 58) Austin, Texas, USA
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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.

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Known For

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

1974

as Franklin

Texas Chainsaw 3D
Texas Chainsaw 3D

2013

as Franklin Hardesty (archive footage)

The Life of David Gale
The Life of David Gale

2003

as Alcoholic (uncredited)

The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre
The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre

1995

as Hospital Orderly

Rolling Thunder
Rolling Thunder

1977

as Brother-in-Law

Race with the Devil
Race with the Devil

1975

as Cal Mathers

Nash the Slash Rises Again!
Nash the Slash Rises Again!

2025

as Self - Franklin(archive footage)

The American Nightmare
The American Nightmare

2000

as Self

Lovin' Molly
Lovin' Molly

1974

as Willy (uncredited)

Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth
Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth

2000

as Self

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Burying Lana

1997

as Militia of Texas Minister