Franz Muxeneder profile
Actor profile

Franz Muxeneder

19th October 1920 Salzburg, Austria Acting

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.

100 Movies 17 TV Shows 153 Credits
Filmography

Movies & TV Shows

Wild Waters poster
Wild Waters 26th October 1962 as Siegfried „Sigi“ Reiber
Seamen poster
Seamen 4th September 1957 as Pepp
Hanussen poster
Hanussen 14th September 1955 as Jaroslav Huber
Derrick poster
Derrick 20th October 1974 as Stationsvorsteher
Klimbim poster
Klimbim 24th July 1973 as Josef Klimbim