Paul A. Partain
Paul A. Partain is credited on 6 movies, best known by TMDB votes for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, The Life of David Gale and Texas Chainsaw 3D.
Born November 22, 1946 in Austin, Texas, USA; died January 28, 2005.
Filmography · 6 titles
US streaming apps shown under each title, checked October 5, 2026. Tap any title for where it streams and what it costs.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
1974 · Movie
On Netflix and Peacock
The Life of David Gale
2003 · Movie
Not on a US subscription app
Texas Chainsaw 3D
2013 · Movie
On YouTube TV
The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre
1995 · Movie
Free with ads on Fandango at Home Free
Rolling Thunder
1977 · Movie
Free with ads on Tubi TV
Race with the Devil
1975 · Movie
On Prime Video
About Paul A. Partain
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.
Biography from TMDB, written by its community.