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Paul A. Partain
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…
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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.
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2025
Nash the Slash Rises Again!
Movie Self - Franklin(archive footage)
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2013
Texas Chainsaw 3D
Movie Franklin Hardesty (archive footage)
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2003
The Life of David Gale
Movie Alcoholic (uncredited)
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2000
Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth
Movie Self
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2000
The American Nightmare
Movie Self
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1997
Burying Lana
Movie Militia of Texas Minister
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1995
The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Movie Hospital Orderly
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1977
Rolling Thunder
Movie Brother-in-Law
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1975
Race with the Devil
Movie Cal Mathers
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1974
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Movie Franklin
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1974
Lovin' Molly
Movie Willy (uncredited)
