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Paul A. Partain

Nov 22, 1946 - Jan 28, 2005 (58 years old) in Austin, Texas, USA

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

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

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