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Paul A. Partain

Paul A. Partain

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.

Known for

Nash the Slash Rises Again!
Nash the Slash Rises Again!
2025 • Self - Franklin(archive footage)
Texas Chainsaw 3D
Texas Chainsaw 3D
2013 • Franklin Hardesty (archive footage)
The Life of David Gale
The Life of David Gale
2003 • Alcoholic (uncredited)
Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth
Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth
2000 • Self
The American Nightmare
The American Nightmare
2000 • Self
Burying Lana
1997 • Militia of Texas Minister
The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre
The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre
1995 • Hospital Orderly
Rolling Thunder
Rolling Thunder
1977 • Brother-in-Law

Full filmography

Nash the Slash Rises Again!
Nash the Slash Rises Again!
2025 • Self - Franklin(archive footage)
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Texas Chainsaw 3D
Texas Chainsaw 3D
2013 • Franklin Hardesty (archive footage)
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The Life of David Gale
The Life of David Gale
2003 • Alcoholic (uncredited)
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Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth
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The American Nightmare
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Burying Lana
1997 • Militia of Texas Minister
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The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre
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Rolling Thunder
Rolling Thunder
1977 • Brother-in-Law
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Race with the Devil
Race with the Devil
1975 • Cal Mathers
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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
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Lovin' Molly
Lovin' Molly
1974 • Willy (uncredited)
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