Drayton Sawyer

Drayton Sawyer, most commonly referred to as simply, "The Cook", is a fictional psychopath and cannibal featured in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre film series. He was introduced in the original 1974 horror classic, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, where he was played by actor Jim Siedow. Siedow reprised the role of the Cook in the sequel film The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 in 1986, which proved to be the actor's final work in film.

Notes & Trivia



 * Drayton's counterpart in the 2003 Texas Chainsaw Massacre revival series is Charlie Hewitt.


 * In both of his appearances, the character is credited only as The Cook. In The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, he is identified by name as Drayton Sawyer, making him the first member of the Sawyer family to ever be addressed by an actual name.


 * Drayton Sawyer's last known occupation was as a rolling grill chef at The Last Round-Up.


 * Won the Grand Champion trophy of the Texas/Oklahoma Chili Cook-off held in Dallas, Texas two years in a row.

Appearances

 * Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The (1974); Full appearance; as Old man.
 * Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, The (1986); Full appearance; as Cook.
 * Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Family Portrait (1988); Archival footage.