Franz Muxeneder
Born October 19, 1920 (Age: 105)
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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 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.
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.
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Filmography
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Schnee-Treiben
1971
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Age: 51
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Leiche gesucht
1971
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as Doktor Brown
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Age: 50
Die liebestollen Dirndl von Tirol
1969
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as Vitus Fux
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Age: 49
House of Pleasure
1969
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as Pumpernickel
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Age: 48
Unsere tollen Tanten
1961
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as Ludwig
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Age: 41
The Laws of War
1961
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as Deutscher Feldwebel
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Age: 40
Until Hell Is Frozen
1961
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as Hintermoser
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Age: 40
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Das Dorf ohne Moral
1961
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as Korbinian Gschwendner
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Age: 40
Der Schleier fiel…
1960
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as Herr Schnitzler
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Age: 39
No Man to Marry
1959
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as Seppl
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Age: 39
Mikosch of the Secret Service
1959
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as Wokurka
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Age: 38
Heiße Ernte
1956
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as Sepp Nisch
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Age: 36
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Zu Befehl, Frau Feldwebel
1956
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as Klawuttke
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Age: 35
S'Waisechind vo Engelberg
1956
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as Theo
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Age: 35
Wo der Wildbach rauscht
1956
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as Gäbri, der Dorfnarr
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Age: 35
Pulverschnee nach Übersee
1956
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as Sepp Kapfinger
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Age: 35
Ja, ja, die Liebe in Tirol
1955
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as Karl Kleinholz
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Age: 35
Blocked paths
1955
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as Ayudante dueño garito
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Age: 35
Unternehmen Schlafsack
1955
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as Obergefreiter Hallgruber
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Age: 34
Hanussen
1955
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as Jaroslav Huber
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Age: 34