Franz Muxeneder
Born
19 October 1920 (105)
Place of Birth
Salzburg, Austria
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 s...
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 (40)
Die Fledermaus
1986
Der Waldbauernbub - Weihnacht in der Waldheimat
1983
Ohne 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
1979
Die blaue Maus
1978
Liebesgrüße aus der Lederhose 5. Teil: Die Bruchpiloten vom Königssee
1978
Das Lustschloss im Spessart
1978
Liebesgrüße aus der Lederhose
1978
Zwei Kumpel in Tirol
1978
Liebesgrüße aus der Lederhose 4: Die versaute Hochzeitsnacht
1978
Liebesgrüße aus der Lederhose 3. Teil: Sex-Express in Oberbayern
1977
The Pussy in the Bathhouse
1976
Crime and Passion
1976
Ich denk', mich tritt ein Pferd
1975
Champagner aus dem Knobelbecher
1975
Has Anybody Seen My Pants?
1975
Hey Marie, ich brauch mehr Schlaf - Auf ins blaukarierte Himmelbett
1974
2069: A Sex Odyssey
1974
Wetterleuchten über dem Zillertal
1974
There's No Sex Like Snow Sex
1974
Drei Männer im Schnee
1974
Schwarzwaldfahrt aus Liebeskummer
1974
Superbug, the Wild One
1973
Urlaubsgrüße aus dem Unterhöschen
1973
How Sweet Is Her Valley
1973
East Meets West in Bed
1973
Matratzen-Tango
1973
The Countess Died of Laughter
1973
Jules und die olympischen Geister
1972
Fettaugen - Eine Idylle aus der deutschen Provinz
1972
Ausser Rand und Band am Wolfgangsee
1972
Schnee-Treiben
1971
Der fidele Bauer
1971
Einer spinnt immer
1971