
Paul A. Partain
Known For
Acting
Born
1946-11-22 in 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.
Most Known For

Texas Chainsaw 3D
as Franklin Hardesty (archive footage)

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
as Franklin

The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre
as Hospital Orderly

Lovin' Molly
as Willy (uncredited)

The Life of David Gale
as Alcoholic (uncredited)

Race with the Devil
as Cal Mathers

Rolling Thunder
as Brother-in-Law

The American Nightmare
as Self

Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth
as Himself

Nash the Slash Rises Again!
as Self - Franklin(archive footage)

Burying Lana
as Militia of Texas Minister