Andrew Bryniarski

Andrew Bryniarski is an American actor and former bodybuilder, born on February 13, 1969. He gained recognition for his portrayal of Leatherface in the remake of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and its prequel, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning. Bryniarski also appeared as Zangief in Street Fighter and Steve Lattimer in The Program. He was discovered by a talent agent while visiting Los Angeles and subsequently cast in films that required his muscular physique. While controversial comments were made by Bryniarski in response to the death of actor Gunnar Hansen, he has since given his response to the incident.