Actor / Actress
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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.
Paul A. Partain is known for work in acting across film and television.
New Release currently presents 11 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), Texas Chainsaw 3D (2013), The Life of David Gale (2003), The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1995), Lovin' Molly (1974), Race with the Devil (1975), Nash the Slash Rises Again! (2025), Rolling Thunder (1977).
The recorded credits span 1974 to 2025, including 11 movies and 0 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
Movies11
TV shows0
Active years represented1974–2025
Place of birthAustin, Texas, USA
Died
Also known as
Paul Partain · Paul Alan Partain · ポール・パーテイン
Known for
MovieThe Texas Chain Saw Massacre
MovieTexas Chainsaw 3D
MovieThe Life of David Gale
MovieThe Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre
MovieLovin' Molly
MovieRace with the Devil
MovieNash the Slash Rises Again!
MovieRolling Thunder
MovieTexas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth
MovieThe American Nightmare
MovieBurying Lana