Paul A. Partain
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 1946-11-22 – 2005-01-28
Place of birth: Austin, Texas, USA
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.
Known for
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
1974Franklin
Race with the Devil
1975Cal Mathers
Rolling Thunder
1977Brother-in-Law
The American Nightmare
2000Self
Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth
2000Self
Lovin' Molly
1974Willy (uncredited)Burying Lana
1997Militia of Texas Minister
The Life of David Gale
2003Alcoholic (uncredited)
The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre
1995Hospital Orderly
Texas Chainsaw 3D
2013Franklin Hardesty (archive footage)