Paul A. Partain
Acting
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Paul A. Partain
Filmography
Acting (11)
2025
Nash the Slash Rises Again!as Self - Franklin(archive footage)
2013
Texas Chainsaw 3Das Franklin Hardesty (archive footage)
5.5
2003
The Life of David Galeas Alcoholic (uncredited)
7.4
2000
7.0
2000
The American Nightmareas Self
6.8
1997
Burying Lanaas Militia of Texas Minister
10.0
1995
The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacreas Hospital Orderly
4.6
1977
Rolling Thunderas Brother-in-Law
6.8
1975
Race with the Devilas Cal Mathers
6.4
1974
The Texas Chain Saw Massacreas Franklin
7.3
1974
Lovin' Mollyas Willy (uncredited)
4.9