
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.

Derrick
TV • 1974

Großstadtrevier
TV • 1986

Dalli Dalli
TV • 1971

Dalli Dalli
TV • 1971

Das Kriminalmuseum
TV • 1963

Das Kriminalmuseum
TV • 1963

Das Kriminalmuseum
TV • 1963

Weißblaue Geschichten
TV • 1984

Dem Täter auf der Spur
TV • 1967

Master Eder and his Pumuckl
TV • 1982

Berliner Weiße mit Schuß
TV • 1984

Klimbim
TV • 1973

Luftsprünge
TV • 1969

Der Kurier der Kaiserin
TV • 1970

Der Andro-Jäger
TV • 1982

Schweik's Years of Indiscretion
MOVIE • 1964

Zwei Kumpel in Tirol
MOVIE • 1978

Unternehmen Schlafsack
MOVIE • 1955