Gunnar Hansen
Acting
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Gunnar Milton Hansen (March 4, 1947 – November 7, 2015) was an Icelandic American actor and author best known for playing Leatherface in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974). Description above from the Wikipedia article Gunnar Hansen, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Born: March 4, 1947
Place of Birth: Reykjavik, Iceland
Known For
Next Victim
At the Suncrest Rehabilitation Center, there is something funny going on and, with all the lunatics running around, it's no small wonder! Chief resident psychiatrist Dr. Howard takes a young medical student around and reveals the twisted tales of circumstance which brought three unfortunate victims to Suncrest.
E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story is an American documentary series on E! that deals with famous Hollywood celebrities, movies, TV shows and also well-known public figures. Among the topics covered on the program include salacious re-tellings of Hollywood secrets, show-biz scandals, celebrity murders and mysteries, porn-star biographies, and "where-are-they-now?" investigations of former child stars. It frequently features in-depth interviews, actual courtroom footage, and dramatic reenactments. When aired on the E! network, episodes will be updated to reflect the current life or status of the subject.
Dinner with Leatherface
A look at poet, author, filmmaker, actor, and horror icon Gunnar Hansen—the original Leatherface in the first Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Including perspectives from friends, colleagues, filmmakers, actors, and anyone else who knew one of the nicest people affiliated with the horror genre.
The Perfect Scary Movie
A documentary looking at the various conventions and scare techniques of the horror genre.
Where Are They Now?
Where Are They Now? was a television series on VH1 that featured past celebrities and updated on their current professional and personal status. Each episode was dedicated to another genre. Though not always in sequence, some episodes were a continuation of the motif of episodes from the past. Those episodes sometimes had Roman numerals in their title to signify their sequel status.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Five friends head out to rural Texas to visit the grave of a grandfather. On the way, they stumble across what appears to be a deserted house, only to discover something sinister within. Something armed with a chainsaw.
Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth
A documentary primarily focusing on the filming and release of the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
The American Nightmare
An examination into the nature of 1960's-70's horror films, the involved artists, and how they reflected contemporary society.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Family Portrait
A documentary about the classic 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' film, including interviews with Gunnar Hansen, Edwin Neal, John Dugan and Jim Siedow.
Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film
Documentary tracing the rise of the 'slasher' movie.
Filmography
as Self - Leatherface(archive footage)
as Self
as George
as Albert Kenny
as Leatherface (archive footage)
as Captain Pétur
as Tex Ghoul
as Krenshaw
as Dr. Chambers
as Gunner
as Self
as Reggie
as Nazi Mechanic
as Daddy
as Self
as Doctor Howard
as The Piper
as Ronald
as Barry
as Self
as The Executioner
as Self
as Dr. Kildare (male)
as The Freakmaster
as Earl
as Ralph
as The Stranger
as Prof. Peckinpah
as Leatherface