Acting · Austin, Texas, USA · Born November 22, 1946
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.
MovieNash the Slash Rises Again!
2025
as Self - Franklin(archive footage)
MovieTexas Chainsaw 3D
2013
as Franklin Hardesty (archive footage)
MovieThe Life of David Gale
2003
as Alcoholic (uncredited)
MovieTexas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth
2000
as Self
MovieThe American Nightmare
2000
as Self
Burying Lana
1997
as Militia of Texas Minister
MovieThe Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre
1995
as Hospital Orderly
MovieRolling Thunder
1977
as Brother-in-Law
MovieRace with the Devil
1975
as Cal Mathers
MovieThe Texas Chain Saw Massacre
1974
as Franklin
MovieLovin' Molly
1974
as Willy (uncredited)
