Where are they now?

Marilyn Burns
"Sally Hardesty"

Click HERE to send her a personal e-mail message!

If you would like a custom autographed picture of hers, click HERE for more information!

Marilyn Ann Burns graduated from UT Austin with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Drama in May, 1971.  She has appeared in several other movies such as "Helter Skelter", "Eaten Alive", "Loving Molly", "Future Kill" and "Kiss Daddy Goodbye", along with an uncredited cameo in TCM 4, The Next Generation as a patient.  She also appeared recently in the Exploited Video documentary of TCM in "Texas Chainsaw Massacre - The Shocking Truth".  She lives in Houston, Texas as well.   I am fortunate enough to do business with her in selling her autographs through my web site and on eBay.  She is not married, although she is involved and to my knowledge has no children.

For pictures of her appearances in her other theatrical works, click HERE.

Also, check out the Internet Movie Database's entry for Marilyn.

Allen Danziger
"Jerry"

Please click on the picture for a zoom in and more information.

Allen Bruce Danziger graduated from UT Austin with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Drama in August, 1970.  He still lives in Texas and owns his own entertainment company called "3 Ring Service".  His company provides many entertaining services.  Such  as  clowns, magicians, dancers, and puppet shows to his customers as well as casino games for parties.

After appearing in TCM in 1973, Allen did a lot of work with the retarded and participated in the big brother and sister program.  He started his company in 1978 and has been going strong since then.  He recently appeared in the Exploited Video documentary of TCM in "Texas Chainsaw Massacre - The Shocking Truth".  He is not married, although he is involved and has a son.

John Dugan
"Grandfather"

I have found the address and phone number of John, but he has yet to respond to me.   The only credits I know belong to John besides TCM is a cameo in TCM4, The Next Generation as a cop and before that on the documentary, "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Family Portrait".  Nor do I know if he is married or has children.  It is reported by Gunnar Hansen that he is not pursuing his acting career at this time.  I have not found any web sites with more information than what I have posted here.

Also visit the Internet Movie Database's entry for John.

Gunnar Hansen
"Leatherface"

The above picture is taken from the inside cover of his book, "Islands at the Edge of Time" and is copyright Jim Daniels.

Click HERE to send him a personal e-mail message!

If you would like a custom autographed picture of his, click HERE for more information!

Gunnar Hansen graduated from UT Austin with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English in May, 1970.  He has lived in Maine for 24 years.  Although he did live in Austin, Texas for several months in 1999 and moved back to Maine.  He primarily works as a writer, although he still makes occasional appearances and acts.  He has also appeared in the documentaries, "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Family Portrait" and "Texas Chainsaw Massacre - The Shocking Truth".  He is not married and has no children.

For pictures of his appearances in his other theatrical works, click HERE.

Visit his official web site at http://www.gunnarhansen.com.

Also visit the Internet Movie Database's entry for Gunnar.

Teri McMinn
"Pam"

Although no longer giving interviews, and preferring to remain ‘the recluse’, when pressed she responded that she, "has many fans… especially in my family."  She continues to enjoy surprising people she meets with the undeniable truth: She is indeed ‘the girl on the hook’.

Click HERE for a short interview with Teri.

Edwin Neal
"Hitchhiker"

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Edwin still lives in Austin, TX.   He continues to appear not only in movies such as "J.F.K.", "Future Kill" (notably also with Marilyn Burns) and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Family Portrait", but does commercials on television, radio as well as voice-overs for several computer games.  He also attends conventions making appearances promoting himself and his book(s), plays guitar and harmonica and does stand-up comedy.  I understand he has several daughters.

For more information on Edwin, please visit his celebrity profile on the D.B. Talent Agency web site at http://www.dbtalent.com.

For pictures of his appearances in his other theatrical works, click HERE.

Also visit the Internet Movie Database's entry for Edwin.

Paul A. Partain
"Franklin"

1946 - 2005

The above head shot of Paul was sent to me personally from Paul along with 2 other pictures.  Click HERE to view those.

Please visit this page as a tribute to Paul.

Also visit the Internet Movie Database's entry for Paul.

Jim Siedow
"Old Man" / "The Cook"

1920 - 2003

This autographed picture was sent to me by one of Jim's sons.  You can write to Jim at jsiedow@academicplanet.com or visit his home page at http://www.geocities.com/jsiedow.geo/JimHomepage.html)

Jim passed away in November of 2003.  He is survived by his wife Ruth, 2 sons, a daughter and several grandchildren.  Although he is probably best known for his character in TCM and TCM2, he has a long list of credits as an actor and theatrical director over the past several decades.  Jim also appears in the documentaries, "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Family Portrait" and "Texas Chainsaw Massacre - The Shocking Truth".

One of his sons made a web site dedicated to his father at http://www.geocities.com/jsiedow.geo/JimHomepage.html.

For pictures of his appearances in his other theatrical works, click HERE.

Click HERE to read an article done by the Houston Chronicle concerning Jim's passing.

Also visit the Internet Movie Database's entry for Jim.

William (Bill) Vail
"Kirk"

Bill (as he refers to himself) moved to the west coast to pursue a successfull career as a set decorator.  His credits as a set decorator includes most Steve Botchko productions such as L.A. Law as well as other features.  (Watch for his name in television show credits!)  He has appeared in a number of off Broadway productions, soaps, commercials and movies such as "Mausoleum".  Look for his credits in the television series, "Jason of Star Command" as well.

Bill also appeared in "Poltergeist" as himself playing the implosion man.

He admitted to me that he has tried for the past several years to break away from any relationship to TCM.  But because of the 25th anniversary of the film, he took a chance at returning my phone call.  We are fortunate enough to have him appear as well in the recent TCM documentary, "Texas Chainsaw Massacre - The Shocking Truth".  He is married and has several children.

Bill has an impressive list of credits on the Internet Movie Database.