
Paul A. Partain
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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
Credits

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
as Franklin

Texas Chainsaw 3D (2013)
as Franklin Hardesty (archive footage)

The Life of David Gale (2003)
as Alcoholic (uncredited)

The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1995)
as Hospital Orderly

Rolling Thunder (1977)
as Brother-in-Law

Race with the Devil (1975)
as Cal Mathers

Lovin' Molly (1974)
as Willy (uncredited)

The American Nightmare (2000)
as Self

Nash the Slash Rises Again! (2025)
as Self - Franklin(archive footage)

Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth (2000)
as Self
Burying Lana (1997)
as Militia of Texas Minister





