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.

Known For

Derrick

as Stationsvorsteher

Master Eder and his Pumuckl

as Mr. Lechner

Three Men in the Snow

as Graswander Toni

Der brave Soldat Schwejk

as Woditschka

2069: A Sex Odyssey

as Sepp Hochkogler

Morgen fällt die Schule aus

as Wachtmeister

Lucky, the Inscrutable

as Mechanic

Großstadtrevier

Master Eder and his Pumuckl

as Hausmeister

Lausbubengeschichten

as Quirin Vögeler