John Dugan
Known for
John Dugan is one of those actors whose face registers well before the name, the sort of presence that makes a cast feel lived in. Genre-wise, the center of gravity is horror. 52 years in, the career has real shape to it. Grandfather in 'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre' remains the calling card. Another credit that gets noticed is 'Texas Chainsaw 3D'.
John Dugan
23 Movies
John Dugan is one of those actors whose face registers well before the name, the sort of presence that makes a cast feel lived in. Genre-wise, the center of gravity is horror. 52 years in, the career has real shape to it. Grandfather in 'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre' remains the calling card. Another credit that gets noticed is 'Texas Chainsaw 3D'.
Movies
Plays Grandfather
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
1974
Plays Grandfather
Texas Chainsaw 3D
2013
Plays Cop at Hospital
The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre
1995
Plays Pauly
Skate to Hell
2026
Plays John Dugan
The Once and Future Smash
2022
Plays Officer Chapman
The Hospital
2013
Plays Uncle Charles
Rock, Paper, Scissors
2019
Plays Clerk
Butcher Boys
2013
Plays Harlow Greer
Harlow's Haunt
2022
Plays Prime Minister Dugan
Attack of the Killer Chickens: The Movie
2022
Plays Saxon
Cruel Summer III: Pray for Fall
2024
Plays Henry
Bite School
2015
Latest Trailers
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Skate to Hell
Full Filmography
Skate to Hell
Pauly
2026
Film
Lookout Weekend: Cruel Summer IV
John
2025
Film
Game of Death: The Six Doors to Hell
Grandpa Higgins
2024
Film
Cruel Summer III: Pray for Fall
Saxon
2024
Film
Harlow's Haunt
Harlow Greer
2022
Film
The Once and Future Smash
John Dugan
2022
Film
The Macabre
Mr. Macabre
2022
Film
Attack of the Killer Chickens: The Movie
Prime Minister Dugan
2022
Film
Holy Shit Man!
Actor (voice)
2021
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is John Dugan and where are they from?
John Dugan is 86 years old, born on January 1, 1940 in Brazil, Indiana, USA.
What are the most famous roles of John Dugan?
John Dugan is best known for roles in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Texas Chainsaw 3D, The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
How many movies has John Dugan been in?
Over a 52-year career (since 1974), John Dugan has appeared in 23 movies and 0 TV shows.
What was John Dugan's first movie?
The career of John Dugan began with The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974).
What is John Dugan's most recent movie or series?
John Dugan's most recent release is Skate to Hell, which premiered on January 15, 2026.
John Dugan
1940-01-01 · Brazil, Indiana, USA
He is best known for his role in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) andTexas Chainsaw 3D (2013) as Grandpa Sawyer. He also did a cameo as a police man at the end of Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation(1994). John took time off away from the public and the cameras until the 2000s, when he started making appearances and acting in independent films again.[1]John has most recently been seen in The Hospital opposite actor/stuntman Jim O'Rear. 2015 starred in Tony Moran's biopic Horror Icon: Inside Michael’s Mask with Tony Moran.