Jedidiah Sawyer

Jedidiah "Jed" Sawyer, also known as Leatherface, is a fictional serial killer and a central character featured in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre film franchise. Based off the original character of "Bubba Sawyer" as first portrayed by Gunnar Hansen in the original 1974 classic, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, this version of the character was first portrayed by Dan Yeager in the 2013 movie Texas Chainsaw, which is a quasi-sequel to the original movie, while ignoring the other sequels. A prequel iteration of the character was played by Sam Strike in the 2017 feature film Leatherface, with Boris Kabakchiev playing a younger version of the character.

Equipment

 * Chainsaw - His signature weapon.
 * Mallet - Uses this weapon more than any other.
 * Sledgehammer - Used this to kill Jerry (original timeline).

Notes & Trivia



 * This version of the Leatherface character is not to be confused with Thomas Hewitt, who was the Leatherface from the remake series by Platinum Dunes as seen in Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The (2003), and Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning.


 * This version of the Leatherface character is not to be confused with Junior Sawyer, who was the Leatherface from 1990's Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III.


 * This version of the Leatherface character is not be confused with "Leather", who appeared in Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation.

Family

 * Bear Sawyer - Son
 * Boss Sawyer - Son
 * Drayton Sawyer - Oldest brother
 * Edith Sawyer - Cousin
 * Grandpa Sawyer - Grandfather
 * Loretta Sawyer - Sister
 * Nubbins Sawyer - Older brother
 * Verna Sawyer - Mother

Appearances
Original iteration
 * Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The
 * Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, The

Modern versions
 * Texas Chainsaw
 * Leatherface (2017)