Franz Muxeneder
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 (150 titles)
6.0ShowGroßstadtrevier
1986
7.6MovieDie Fledermaus
Frosch · 1986
ShowWeißblaue Geschichten
1984
9.3ShowBerliner Weiße mit Schuß
Sepp Hintertupfinger · 1984
Heiße Wickel - kalte Güsse
Martin Grießer · 1984
7.5MovieDer Waldbauernbub - Weihnacht in der Waldheimat
Schmiedhofer · 1983
7.5ShowMaster Eder and his Pumuckl
Mr. Lechner · 1982
7.0ShowDer Andro-Jäger
Willy Werfel · 1982
Ohne Ball und ohne Netz
President of FC Bayrischzell · 1982
6.9MovieMaster Eder and his Pumuckl
Hausmeister · 1982
4.2MovieDie liebestollen Lederhosen
Alois Reisbichler · 1982
3.4MovieLaß laufen, Kumpel!
Kummetat · 1981
3.7MovieThree Lederhosen in St. Tropez
Huber-Bauer · 1980
Show… und die Tuba bläst der Huber
Otto · 1980
4.6MovieTo the Sparkling Girls' Inn
Sumpf · 1979
3.0MovieLove 'n' Leather Pants
Priest · 1979
MovieHurra - ein Junge
Horst-Clemens Bitterstein · 1979
Die blaue Maus
Schmiedl · 1978
4.2MovieLiebesgrüße aus der Lederhose 5. Teil: Die Bruchpiloten vom Königssee
Alois Brummberger · 1978
4.3MovieDas Lustschloss im Spessart
Schäfer Astloch · 1978
5.6MovieLiebesgrüße aus der Lederhose
Wurzelreiner · 1978
4.2MovieZwei Kumpel in Tirol
Farmer (archive footage) · 1978
4.9MovieLiebesgrüße aus der Lederhose 4: Die versaute Hochzeitsnacht
Bürgermeister Alois Brummberger · 1978
4.8MovieLiebesgrüße aus der Lederhose 3. Teil: Sex-Express in Oberbayern
Alois Brummberger · 1977
Zwickelbach & Co
Kriminalkommissar · 1976
3.5MovieThe Pussy in the Bathhouse
Pfarrer / Fred Greifmann · 1976
6.9MovieCrime and Passion
Priester · 1976
8.0MovieIch denk', mich tritt ein Pferd
1975
10.0MovieChampagner aus dem Knobelbecher
Gefreiter Navratil · 1975
2.5MovieHas Anybody Seen My Pants?
Karli · 1975