Acting
Paul A. Partain
- Born
- 1946-11-22
- Died
- 2005-01-28
- Birthplace
- 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.
Known For
Filmography
11 titles · Newest first · Cast and crew credits
Nash the Slash Rises Again!
2025 · Movie
Self - Franklin(archive footage)
Texas Chainsaw 3D
2013 · Movie
Franklin Hardesty (archive footage)
The Life of David Gale
2003 · Movie
Alcoholic (uncredited)
Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth
2000 · Movie
Self
The American Nightmare
2000 · Movie
Self
Burying Lana
1997 · Movie
Militia of Texas Minister
The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre
1995 · Movie
Hospital Orderly
Rolling Thunder
1977 · Movie
Brother-in-Law
Race with the Devil
1975 · Movie
Cal Mathers
Lovin' Molly
1974 · Movie
Willy (uncredited)
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
1974 · Movie
Franklin