Leatherface

Leatherface, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, 1974, Colorized

Gunnarhansen

Robert Burns, mask design, 1974

Unnused concept art, Texas Chainsaw 3D, 2013

Leatherface mask design, 1974

Leatherface cosplay

Leatherface
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre character
First appearance	The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
Last appearance	Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022)
Created by	Tobe Hooper
Portrayed by	Various actors
In-universe information
Alias	Bubba Sawyer, Thomas Brown Hewitt, Jedidiah Sawyer
Gender	Male
Occupation	Butcher, Cannibal
Family	Sawyer family
Nationality	American

Leatherface is a fictional character and the main antagonist in the The Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise. Created by Tobe Hooper and Kim Henkel, Leatherface first appeared in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre in 1974. The character is known for wearing a mask made of human skin and wielding a chainsaw as his primary weapon.

Character Overview

Leatherface is a member of the Sawyer family, a group of cannibals who live in rural Texas. The character's real name varies across different films in the franchise, including Bubba Sawyer, Thomas Brown Hewitt, and Jedidiah Sawyer. Leatherface is depicted as mentally unstable and often follows the orders of his family members.

Portrayal

Leatherface has been portrayed by several actors over the years, including Gunnar Hansen, Bill Johnson, R. A. Mihailoff, and Andrew Bryniarski. Each actor has brought their own interpretation to the character, but the core elements of Leatherface's personality and appearance have remained consistent.

Appearance

Leatherface is characterized by his grotesque mask made of human skin, which he wears to hide his disfigured face. He is often seen wearing a butcher's apron and wielding a chainsaw, which has become an iconic symbol of the character.

Role in the Franchise

Leatherface is the primary antagonist in most of the films in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre series. His role typically involves hunting down and killing the protagonists, often at the behest of his family. The character's backstory and motivations are explored in various films, providing different interpretations of his origins and psychological state.

Films

• The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
• The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986)
• Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990)
• Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1995)
• The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)
• The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006)
• Texas Chainsaw 3D (2013)
• Leatherface (2017)
• Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022)

Related Pages

• The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (franchise)
• Tobe Hooper
• Kim Henkel
• Gunnar Hansen
• Bill Johnson (actor)
• Andrew Bryniarski
• Cannibalism in popular culture