Paul A. Partain

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.

Known For

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

as Franklin

The Life of David Gale

as Alcoholic (uncredited)

Texas Chainsaw 3D

as Franklin Hardesty (archive footage)

The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre

as Hospital Orderly

Rolling Thunder

as Brother-in-Law

Race with the Devil

as Cal Mathers

The American Nightmare

as Self

Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth

as Himself

Lovin' Molly

as Willy (uncredited)

Burying Lana

as Militia of Texas Minister