which actor plays the character of this villain?
Gunnar Hansen
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Icelandic-American actor Gunnar Hansen was selected for the role of Leatherface. 
when was the first texas chainsaw massacre movie made 1974 who directed it? Tobe Hooper what is the genre of this movie? American slasher film in a short sentence, what is the main storyline of this motion picture? The film follows a group of friends who fall victim to a family of cannibals while on their way to visit an old homestead. which character is portrayed as the villain? Leatherface what are the names of the characters who are his victims? UNANSWERABLE
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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre [SEP] Casting
For her last call-back he requested that she wear short shorts, which proved to be the most comfortable of all the cast members' costumes. Icelandic-American actor Gunnar Hansen was selected for the role of Leatherface. He regarded Leatherface as being mentally retarded and having never learned to speak properly. To research his character in preparation for his role, Hansen visited a special needs school and watched how the students moved and spoke. John Larroquette performed the narration in the opening credits.