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Gunnar Milton Hansen (March 4, 1947 – November 7, 2015) was an Icelandic American actor and author best known for playing Leatherface in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974).
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Gunnar Hansen is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 29 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Texas Chainsaw 3D (2013), Reykjavik Whale Watching Massacre (2009), UnConventional (2004), Zombie Jamboree ‘93 (1993), The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), Where Are They Now? (1999), E! True Hollywood Story (1996), Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers (1988).
The recorded credits span 1974 to 2025, including 27 movies and 2 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles.
This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Profile details
Known forActing
Movies27
TV shows2
Active years represented1974–2025
Place of birthReykjavik, Iceland
Died
Also known as
Gunner · Gunnar Milton Hansen · Leatherface
Known for
MovieTexas Chainsaw 3D
MovieReykjavik Whale Watching Massacre
MovieUnConventional
MovieZombie Jamboree ‘93
MovieThe Texas Chain Saw Massacre
TV ShowWhere Are They Now?
TV ShowE! True Hollywood Story
MovieHollywood Chainsaw Hookers
MovieChainsaw Sally
MovieMosquito
MovieNash the Slash Rises Again!
MovieThe Perfect Scary Movie
MovieShudder
MovieDeath Breed
MovieThe Deepening
MovieGimme Skelter
MovieTrue Fear: The Making of Psycho
MovieFreakshow
MovieMurder-Set-Pieces
MovieBugging Out! The Making of 'Mosquito'
MovieAconite
MovieVideo Nasties: Moral Panic, Censorship & Videotape
MovieBrutal Massacre: A Comedy
MovieCampfire Tales
MovieThe History of Metal and Horror
MovieHatred Of A Minute
MovieTheater Dark Video Magazine
MovieDinner with Leatherface
MovieTexas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth