Gunnar Hansen
Movie Actor

Gunnar Hansen Net Worth

Gunnar Hansen was an Icelandic-born slasher film actor best known for his role as Leatherface in the original version of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. He also starred in other slasher films such as Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers, Chainsaw Sally, and Brutal Massacre: A Comedy. He was born on March 4, 1947 in Reykjavik, Iceland.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day March 4, 1947
Birth Place Reykjavik, Iceland
Age 73 YEARS OLD
Died On Nov 7, 2015 (age 68)
Birth Sign Pisces

💰 Net worth: $14 Million (2024)

About

Slasher film actor who played Leatherface in the original version of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. His other slasher hits include Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers, Chainsaw Sally, and Brutal Massacre: A Comedy.

Before Fame

He worked as a computer operator and club bouncer before having his first acting role in 1974 as Leatherface.

Trivia

He returned to the Texas Chainsaw films in the 2013 revamp Texas Chainsaw 3D.

Family Life

He moved with his family from Reykjavik, Iceland to Maine at the age of 11.

Associated With

He acted with Linnea Quigley in the 2009 thriller It Came from Trafalgar.

Some Gunnar Hansen images

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