Leatherface

About Leatherface

Leatherface is a fictional character in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre horror film series. One of the first slasher film villains, he has appeared in all six of the series' films since the release of the original, in 1974. The character wears masks made of human skin, a practice which led to his name, and is a cannibal.

Leatherface is portrayed as being "severely mentally retarded and mentally disturbed," and often uses a chainsaw and sledgehammer to slaughter his victims. He lives with a family of fellow cannibals, who are often abusive and violent towards him. The character was inspired by serial killer Ed Gein, who also wore the skin of his victims.

The character was originally played by Gunnar Hansen. His real name is unknown, although older brother Chop Top calls him "Bubba" in the second movie. His surname would most logically be Sawyer, sharing the last name of his older brothers, making his full name Bubba Sawyer.