About
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
Nash the Slash Rises Again!2025 · Self - Franklin(archive footage)
Texas Chainsaw 3D2013 · Franklin Hardesty (archive footage)
The Life of David Gale2003 · Alcoholic (uncredited)
Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth2000 · Self
The American Nightmare2000 · Self
Burying Lana1997 · Militia of Texas Minister
The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre1995 · Hospital Orderly
Rolling Thunder1977 · Brother-in-Law
Race with the Devil1975 · Cal Mathers
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre1974 · Franklin
Lovin' Molly1974 · Willy (uncredited)