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
Texas Chainsaw 3D
(2013)
Franklin Hardesty (archive footage)
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
(1974)
Franklin Hardesty
The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre
(1995)
Hospital Orderly
The Life of David Gale
(2003)
Alcoholic (uncredited)
Rolling Thunder
(1977)
Brother-in-Law
Race with the Devil
(1975)
Cal Mathers
Full Filmography
Acting
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
(1974)
Franklin Hardesty
Lovin' Molly
(1974)
Willy (uncredited)
Race with the Devil
(1975)
Cal Mathers
Rolling Thunder
(1977)
Brother-in-Law
The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre
(1995)
Hospital Orderly
Burying Lana
(1997)
Militia of Texas Minister
Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth
(2000)
Himself
The American Nightmare
(2000)
Self
The Life of David Gale
(2003)
Alcoholic (uncredited)
Texas Chainsaw 3D
(2013)
Franklin Hardesty (archive footage)