Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1920-10-19
Day of Death
1988-01-03
Place of Birth
Salzburg, Austria
Franz Muxeneder
Biography
Franz Muxeneder (October 19, 1920 – January 3, 1988) was a German character and folk actor of Austrian origin, best known for his warm, comedic screen presence. After early careers as a mechanic, ski instructor, and civil servant, he turned to acting in the 1940s and trained in Salzburg, making his stage debut at the Salzburg State Theatre and later appearing regularly at the Salzburg Festival. From the 1950s onward, Muxeneder became a familiar face in German-language cinema, often portraying simple-minded or good-natured supporting characters in popular Heimat films, comedies, and later sex comedies. His extensive filmography includes classics such as Drei Männer im Schnee, Die Trapp-Familie, and Der brave Soldat Schwejk. He was also active in television and radio, remaining a beloved figure of popular entertainment until shortly before his death in 1988.
Filmography (129)
Die Fledermaus
1986
Der Waldbauernbub - Weihnacht in der Waldheimat
1983Ohne Ball und ohne Netz
1982
Master Eder and his Pumuckl
1982
Die liebestollen Lederhosen
1982
Laß laufen, Kumpel!
1981
Three Lederhosen in St. Tropez
1980
To the Sparkling Girls' Inn
1979
Love 'n' Leather Pants
1979
Hurra - ein Junge
1979Die blaue Maus
1978
Liebesgrüße aus der Lederhose 5. Teil: Die Bruchpiloten vom Königssee
1978
Das Lustschloss im Spessart
1978
Liebesgrüße aus der Lederhose
1978