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Gunnar Hansen

Bio: 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: Tue, Mar 04 1947
Birthplace: Reykjavik, Iceland

Death: Sat, Nov 07 2015
Gunnar Hansen is 68 years old
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Poster of Dinner with Leatherface
Dinner with Leatherface
Gunnar Hansen would have been no older than
68 in Dinner with Leatherface
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 26 2024
Poster of Death Breed
Death Breed
Gunnar Hansen would have been no older than
68 in Death Breed
as 'George'.
Tue, Dec 14 2021
Poster of The History of Metal and Horror
The History of Metal and Horror
Gunnar Hansen would have been no older than
68 in The History of Metal and Horror
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 17 2021
Poster of Death House
Death House
Gunnar Hansen would have been no older than
68 in Death House
as 'Albert Kenny'.
Wed, Feb 28 2018
Poster of Texas Chainsaw 3D
Texas Chainsaw 3D
Gunnar Hansen was
65 in Texas Chainsaw 3D
as 'Leatherface (archive footage)'.
Thu, Jan 03 2013
Poster of Reykjavik Whale Watching Massacre
Reykjavik Whale Watching Massacre
Gunnar Hansen was
62 in Reykjavik Whale Watching Massacre
as 'Captain Pétur'.
Fri, Sep 04 2009
Poster of Won Ton Baby!
Won Ton Baby!
Gunnar Hansen was
61 in Won Ton Baby!
as 'Dr. Kurt Severson'.
Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of It Came from Trafalgar
It Came from Trafalgar
Gunnar Hansen was
61 in It Came from Trafalgar
as 'Tex Ghoul'.
Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of Brutal Massacre: A Comedy
Brutal Massacre: A Comedy
Gunnar Hansen was
61 in Brutal Massacre: A Comedy
as 'Krenshaw'.
Tue, Jul 22 2008
Poster of Shudder
Shudder
Gunnar Hansen was
60 in Shudder
as 'Samson'.
Thu, Nov 01 2007
Poster of Gimme Skelter
Gimme Skelter
Gunnar Hansen was
60 in Gimme Skelter
as 'Porter Sandford'.
Sun, Jul 01 2007
Poster of The Deepening
The Deepening
Gunnar Hansen was
59 in The Deepening
as 'Dr. Chambers'.
Sun, Oct 01 2006
Poster of Flesh Wounds: Seven Stories of the Saw
Flesh Wounds: Seven Stories of the Saw
Gunnar Hansen was
59 in Flesh Wounds: Seven Stories of the Saw
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 26 2006
Poster of Swarm of the Snakehead
Swarm of the Snakehead
Gunnar Hansen was
58 in Swarm of the Snakehead
as 'Gunner'.
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of The Perfect Scary Movie
The Perfect Scary Movie
Gunnar Hansen was
58 in The Perfect Scary Movie
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 29 2005
Poster of Wolfsbayne
Wolfsbayne
Gunnar Hansen was
58 in Wolfsbayne
as 'The Elder'.
Tue, Mar 15 2005
Poster of Apocalypse and the Beauty Queen
Apocalypse and the Beauty Queen
Gunnar Hansen was
57 in Apocalypse and the Beauty Queen
as 'Reggie'.
Sun, Jan 23 2005
Poster of Murder-Set-Pieces
Murder-Set-Pieces
Gunnar Hansen was
57 in Murder-Set-Pieces
as 'Nazi Mechanic'.
Sat, Dec 04 2004
Poster of Chainsaw Sally
Chainsaw Sally
Gunnar Hansen was
57 in Chainsaw Sally
as 'Daddy'.
Sat, Oct 02 2004
Poster of UnConventional
UnConventional
Gunnar Hansen was
57 in UnConventional
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 01 2004
Poster of Next Victim
Next Victim
Gunnar Hansen was
56 in Next Victim
as 'Doctor Howard'.
Sat, Sep 20 2003
Poster of Sinister
Sinister
Gunnar Hansen was
55 in Sinister
as 'The Piper'.
Sun, Oct 27 2002
Poster of Rachel's Attic
Rachel's Attic
Gunnar Hansen was
55 in Rachel's Attic
as 'Ronald'.
Tue, Aug 27 2002
Poster of Witchunter
Witchunter
Gunnar Hansen was
55 in Witchunter
as 'Michael Jones'.
Mon, Apr 22 2002
Poster of Hatred Of A Minute
Hatred Of A Minute
Gunnar Hansen was
54 in Hatred Of A Minute
as 'Barry'.
Mon, Feb 25 2002
Poster of Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film
Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film
Gunnar Hansen was
53 in Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 28 2000
Poster of Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth
Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth
Gunnar Hansen was
53 in Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Sep 21 2000
Poster of The American Nightmare
The American Nightmare
Gunnar Hansen was
53 in The American Nightmare
as 'Self'.
Mon, Sep 11 2000
Poster of Hellblock 13
Hellblock 13
Gunnar Hansen was
52 in Hellblock 13
as 'The Executioner'.
Wed, Nov 24 1999
Poster of Theater Dark Video Magazine
Theater Dark Video Magazine
Gunnar Hansen was
48 in Theater Dark Video Magazine
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of Repligator
Repligator
Gunnar Hansen was
48 in Repligator
as 'Dr. Kildare (male)'.
Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of Freakshow
Freakshow
Gunnar Hansen was
48 in Freakshow
as 'The Freakmaster'.
Tue, Oct 17 1995
Poster of Mosquito
Mosquito
Gunnar Hansen was
47 in Mosquito
as 'Earl'.
Mon, Nov 21 1994
Poster of Zombie Jamboree
Zombie Jamboree
Gunnar Hansen was
46 in Zombie Jamboree
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Oct 01 1993
Poster of Campfire Tales
Campfire Tales
Gunnar Hansen was
44 in Campfire Tales
as 'Ralph'.
Tue, Oct 01 1991
Poster of Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers
Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers
Gunnar Hansen was
40 in Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers
as 'The Stranger'.
Tue, Mar 01 1988
Poster of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Family Portrait
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Family Portrait
Gunnar Hansen was
40 in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Family Portrait
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of The Demon Lover
The Demon Lover
Gunnar Hansen was
30 in The Demon Lover
as 'Prof. Peckinpah'.
Sat, Oct 01 1977
Poster of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Gunnar Hansen was
27 in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
as 'Leatherface'.
Fri, Oct 11 1974

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Where Are They Now?
Where Are They Now?
Gunnar Hansen was
52+ in Where Are They Now?
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 07 1999
Poster of E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
Gunnar Hansen was
49+ in E! True Hollywood Story
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996