which actor plays the role of this character?
Gunnar Hansen
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Icelandic-American actor Gunnar Hansen was selected for the role of Leatherface.
where did the texas chainsaw massacre story come from The graphic coverage of violence by San Antonio news outlets and from murderer Ed Gein, who committed his crimes in 1950s Wisconsin when was this film released? October 1, 1974 who directed it? Tobe Hooper what is the name of the character who is portrayed as the villain? Leatherface what are the names of the characters who are his victims? Sally Hardesty, Franklin Hardesty how would you describe the villain's physical appearance and the outfits that he wears in the film? He is a large mute man wearing a mask made from human skin
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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.