Paul A. Partain
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 (11 titles)
MovieNash the Slash Rises Again!
Self - Franklin(archive footage) · 2025
5.5MovieTexas Chainsaw 3D
Franklin Hardesty (archive footage) · 2013
7.4MovieThe Life of David Gale
Alcoholic (uncredited) · 2003
6.9MovieTexas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth
Self · 2000
6.8MovieThe American Nightmare
Self · 2000
Burying Lana
Militia of Texas Minister · 1997
4.6MovieThe Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Hospital Orderly · 1995
6.7MovieRolling Thunder
Brother-in-Law · 1977
6.4MovieRace with the Devil
Cal Mathers · 1975
7.3MovieThe Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Franklin · 1974
4.9MovieLovin' Molly
Willy (uncredited) · 1974