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Franz Muxeneder

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)

⭐ 7.6 Role: Frosch

Die Fledermaus

1986
⭐ 7.5 Role: Schmiedhofer

Der Waldbauernbub - Weihnacht in der Waldheimat

1983
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⭐ 5.0 Role: President of FC Bayrischzell

Ohne Ball und ohne Netz

1982
⭐ 6.9 Role: Hausmeister

Master Eder and his Pumuckl

1982
⭐ 4.2 Role: Alois Reisbichler

Die liebestollen Lederhosen

1982
⭐ 3.4 Role: Kummetat

Laß laufen, Kumpel!

1981
⭐ 3.7 Role: Huber-Bauer

Three Lederhosen in St. Tropez

1980
⭐ 4.6 Role: Sumpf

To the Sparkling Girls' Inn

1979
⭐ 3.0 Role: Priest

Love 'n' Leather Pants

1979
⭐ 0 Role: Horst-Clemens Bitterstein

Hurra - ein Junge

1979
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⭐ 0 Role: Schmiedl

Die blaue Maus

1978
⭐ 4.4 Role: Alois Brummberger

Liebesgrüße aus der Lederhose 5. Teil: Die Bruchpiloten vom Königssee

1978
⭐ 4.3 Role: Schäfer Astloch

Das Lustschloss im Spessart

1978
⭐ 5.8 Role: Wurzelreiner

Liebesgrüße aus der Lederhose

1978
⭐ 4.2 Role: Farmer (archive footage)

Zwei Kumpel in Tirol

1978