Paul A. Partain

Paul A. Partain

Acting

1946-11-22

Austin, Texas, USA

Died: 2005-01-28

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.

Appears In

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
⭐ 7.3
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
1974

as Franklin

Texas Chainsaw 3D
⭐ 5.5
Texas Chainsaw 3D
2013

as Franklin Hardesty (archive footage)

The Life of David Gale
⭐ 7.4
The Life of David Gale
2003

as Alcoholic (uncredited)

The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre
⭐ 4.6
The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre
1995

as Hospital Orderly

Lovin' Molly
⭐ 4.1
Lovin' Molly
1974

as Willy (uncredited)

Rolling Thunder
⭐ 6.8
Rolling Thunder
1977

as Brother-in-Law

Race with the Devil
⭐ 6.4
Race with the Devil
1975

as Cal Mathers

Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth
⭐ 6.9
Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth
2000

as Himself

The American Nightmare
⭐ 6.8
The American Nightmare
2000

as Self

Nash the Slash Rises Again!
⭐ 0.0
Nash the Slash Rises Again!
2025

as Self - Franklin(archive footage)