Franz Muxeneder
Birthday: 1920-10-19 | Place of Birth: Salzburg, AustriaFranz 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.
Known For
Acting
Role
as Frosch
as Schmiedhofer
as Hausmeister
as Kummetat
as Huber-Bauer
as Otto
as Priest
as Sumpf
as Alois Brummberger
as Bürgermeister Alois Brummberger
as Farmer (archive footage)
as Schäfer Astloch
as Sepp Hochkogler
as Wurzelreiner
as Alois Brummberger
as Priester
as Gefreiter Navratil
as Karli
as Max
as Innkeeper
as Innkeeper
as Mayor Anton Gamsmüller
as Wurzelsepp
as Andrei
as Bauer
as Bürgermeister
as Veterinarian
as Anton
