The Texas Chain Saw Massacre cast features Marilyn Burns, Allen Danziger and Paul A. Partain. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Tobe Hooper’s 1974 movie on Amazon, Peacock and Tubi. Check out more streaming guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre takes place in August 1973. After a grave-robbing incident, five teenagers road trip through West Texas. The narrative follows the main protagonists as they find trouble at a rural home. Here’s every actor and character in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, the first installment of the movie franchise.

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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Cast: Marilyn Burns as Sally

Character Profile: A teenager from West Texas. She looks after her paraplegic brother while checking on her grandfather’s grave. Sally gets terrorized by a family of serial killers.

Burns’ Resume: Linda Kasabian in Helter Skelter (1976), Faye in Eaten Alive (1976), Nora Dennis in Kiss Daddy Goodbye (1981), Dorothy Grim in Future-Kill (1985), Mrs. Hill in In a Madman’s World (2017)

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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Cast: Allen Danziger as Jerry

Character Profile: Sally’s friend. He drives a van with his friends through West Texas. Jerry is the second protagonist to get attacked.

Danziger’s Resume: Allen in Eggshells (1971), Narrator in Cannibal Comedian (2023), Kirby Leto in Storage Locker (2023)

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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Cast: Paul A. Partain as Franklin

Character Profile: Sally’s brother. He is a paraplegic who worries about being followed by a hitchhiker. Franklin gets murdered during an exterior scene while trying to find safety with his sister.

Partain’s Resume: Willy in Lovin’ Molly (1974), Cal Mathers in Race with the Devil (1975), Brother-in-Law in Rolling Thunder (1977), Hospital Orderly in Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1994), Alcoholic in The Life of David Gale (2003)

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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Cast: William Vail as Kirk

Character Profile: Sally’s friend. He deeply regrets not finding extra gas during a road trip. Kirk gets murdered with a hammer.

Vail’s Resume: Implosion Man in Poltergeist (1982), The Final Demon in Mausoleum (1983), Angry Valet  in Glitch! (1988)

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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Cast: Teri McMinn as Pam

Character Profile: Sally’s friend. She is a fan of astrology. Pam gets impaled on a meat hook.

McMinn’s Resume: Sylvia in The Cellar (2009), Woman with Pick in Butcher Boys (2012)

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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre cast also includes:

• Edwin Neal as Hitchhiker
• Jim Siedow as Old Man
• Gunnar Hansen as Leatherface
• John Dugan as Grandfather
• Robert Courtin as Window Washer
• William Creamer as Bearded Man
• John Henry Faulk as Storyteller
• Jerry Green as Cowboy
• Joe Bill Hogan as Drunk
• Perry Lorenz as Pick Up Driver
• John Larroquette as Narration (Voice)

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