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Paul A. Partain
Acting
Born November 22, 1946 · Austin, Texas, USA
Died January 28, 2005
Also known as Paul Partain · Paul Alan Partain · ポール・パーテイン
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.
Filmography8 titles

The Life of David Gale
2003as Alcoholic (uncredited)
2003as Alcoholic (uncredited)

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
1974as Franklin
1974as Franklin

Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth
2000as Self
2000as Self

Rolling Thunder
1977as Brother-in-Law
1977as Brother-in-Law

Race with the Devil
1975as Cal Mathers
1975as Cal Mathers

Texas Chainsaw
2013as Franklin Hardesty (archive footage)
2013as Franklin Hardesty (archive footage)

Lovin' Molly
1974as Willy (uncredited)
1974as Willy (uncredited)

Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation
1994as Hospital Orderly
1994as Hospital Orderly