Franz Buchrieser
Biography
Franz Buchrieser is a male actor born in Graz, Austria on December 26, 1937. He is known for his work in the acting field, with 85 known credits. Buchrieser is also known as Kottan in a film titled Den Tüchtigen gehört die Welt, which was directed by Patzak and written by Helmut Zenker. The film was released in 1980 or 1981.
Career overview
Franz Buchrieser is a male actor with a career spanning multiple media formats. He is known to have appeared in various acting roles. Buchrieser has a significant number of known credits, totaling 85. His acting career has been active for a considerable amount of time.
Buchrieser's acting credits include appearances in television shows and films. One notable film appearance is in the 1980/81 Austrian film Den Tüchtigen gehört die Welt, which is based on a book by Helmut Zenker and directed by Patzak. This film marks one of Buchrieser's appearances as Kottan, a character he portrayed in a previous television series.
Buchrieser was born on December 26, 1937, in Graz, Austria. He has been active in the entertainment industry for nearly nine decades, accumulating a substantial body of work. The exact nature and extent of his acting career remain documented in his known credits, which number 85.
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Full Filmography
90 titles- The Secret Floor (2026) as Grandfather
- Operation White Christmas (2023)
- Kaiserschmarrndrama (2021) as Herr Kessler
- Steirertod (2021) as Oberst Kräuter
- Letzter Wille (2020) as Alois Winther
- Watzmann ermittelt (2019) as Josef Lahner
- Murer: Anatomy of a Trial (2018) as Robert Wallner
- Ein Leben für die Steiermark. Die Czernys und das Werden des Landes (2018) as Radmeister
- Blockbuster – Das Leben ist ein Film (2015) as Verkäufer
- Rise Up! And Dance (2014)
- Tom and Huck (2012) as Anton Schön / teacher
- Homecoming with Obstacles (2012) as Johann Riedlinger
- Das Glück dieser Erde (2011) as Baron Von Gradenberg
- If the Seed Doesn't Die (2010) as Hans
- Echte Wiener 2 - Die Deppat'n und die Gspritzt'n (2010) as Stanek
- Garmischer Bergspitzen (2010) as Josef Sailer
- Zwei Weihnachtsmänner (2008) as Stadlhuber
- Echte Wiener - Die Sackbauer-Saga (2008) as Kommissar Stanek
- Der indische Ring (2008) as Ferdinand Weißenberger
- All Is Forgiven (2007) as Fritz
- Barbara Wood - Sturmjahre (2007) as Prof. Richard Higgs
- Der Ruf der Berge - Schatten der Vergangenheit (2007) as Bürgermeister Wegerer
- Fünf-Sterne-Kerle inklusive (2006) as Werner Strolz
- Lilly Schönauer - Die Stimme des Herzens (2006) as Julius Weisenbach
- Kurhotel Alpenglück (2006) as Hannes Lochbrunner
- Vienna Crime Squad (2005) as Paul Schweikhart
- Vienna Crime Squad (2005) as Berti Berger
- Der Ruf der Berge (2005) as Bürgermeister Wegerer
- Das Traumhotel (2004) as Simon Vogler
- Utta Danella - Das Familiengeheimnis (2004) as Carl Ludwig Goltz
- Die Rosenheim-Cops (2002) as Anselm Hirtreiter
- Murder in the Mountains (2001) as Karl Moosbauer
- Sophie - Sissis kleine Schwester (2001) as Hanfstaengl
- Zwölfeläuten (2001) as Schwarzenegger
- Die Pferdefrau (2001) as Hr. Grasser
- Julia – Eine ungewöhnliche Frau (1999) as Dipl.-Ing. Martin Reidinger
- The Beast in Lake Constance (1999) as Kommissar Schuh
- My Friend the Wolf (1999) as Obermait
- Medicopter 117 – Jedes Leben zählt (1998) as W. Paulsen
- Die Verbrechen des Professor Capellari (1998) as Meiser
- Die Neue - Eine Frau mit Kaliber (1998) as Hanns Mazinger
- Drei Herren (1998) as Karli
- Ein idealer Kandidat (1997) as Kommissar Jonas
- Heimlichkeiten (1997) as Karl Pichler
- Schlosshotel Orth (1996) as Bruno Weingart
- Der Bulle von Tölz (1996) as Gustl Brunner
- Stockinger (1996) as Dr. Ladurner
- Schmetterlingsgefühle (1996) as Berger
- Die Fernsehsaga – Eine steirische Fernsehgeschichte (1996) as Grabner
- Lieben wie gedruckt (1996) as Theo Krummacher
- Hannah (1996) as Commissioner Moser
- Die Fernsehsaga – Eine steirische Fernsehgeschichte (1995) as Grabner
- Eine Frau will nach oben (1995) as Schnittke
- Bauernschach (1995) as Dr. Hummel
- Inspector Rex (1994) as Kurt Kovarik
- Inspector Rex (1994) as Manfred Gruber
- Der Salzbaron (1994) as Alphons von Glempegg
- Der Gletscherclan (1994) as Herr Ritter
- Leni (1994) as Blatzer
- Rosen aus Jericho (1994) as Dr. Peter Arndt
- Mir san die Brandls! (1993) as Hubert Brandl 2
- Barmherzige Schwestern (1993) as Steiger
- Der Bergdoktor (1992) as Stefan Mayerhofer
- Kaisermühlen Blues (1992) as Dr. Schneider
- Besuchszeit (1992) as Him
- Café Meineid (1990) as Anton Kirchweger
- Kill Cruise (1990) as Owner 'California'
- Society's Finest (1990) as Krott
- Forsthaus Falkenau (1989) as Bauer Schlüter
- Die Nacht des Marders (1988) as Ignaz
- Bas-Boris Bode (1985) as Rutger Bode
- The Cop & the Girl (1985) as Otto
- Der Fahnder (1984) as Hauptkommissar Schulz
- The Noah's Ark Principle (1984) as Max Marek
- Sheer Madness (1983) as Dieter
- Second Sight (1982) as Rehlinger
- Lili Marleen (1981) as Thome (uncredited)
- The Uppercrust (1981) as Adolf Kottan
- Auf Achse (1980) as Max Kottan
- Berlin Alexanderplatz (1980) as Gottfried Meck
- Berlin Alexanderplatz (1980) as Meck
- The Fall (1979) as Anselm Kristlein
- Kassbach - Ein Portrait (1979) as Friend
- Zeit zum Aufstehen (1978) as Franz Jacob
- Fehlschuss (1977) as Arthur Zemky
- Kottan ermittelt (1976) as Kottan
- Kottan ermittelt (1976) as Major Adolf Kottan
- Die Alpensaga (1976) as Korporal Josef Huber
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Paul Gassmann
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Adi Duswald
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Franz Buchrieser best known for?
Franz Buchrieser is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Secret Floor (2026), Amuck! (1972), Happiness (2021), Ned's Newt (1997).
When and where was Franz Buchrieser born?
Franz Buchrieser was born on December 26, 1937 in Graz, Austria.
How many credits does Franz Buchrieser have?
Franz Buchrieser has accumulated over 90 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2026.
What is Franz Buchrieser's background in cinema and television?
Franz Buchrieser is a male actor born in Graz, Austria on December 26, 1937. He is known for his work in the acting field, with 85 known credits. Buchrieser is also known as Kottan in a film titled Den Tüchtigen gehört die Welt, which was directed by Patzak and written by Helmut Zenker. The film was released in 1980 or...
Franz Buchrieser by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Kottan ermittelt (1976) as Kottan — aged about 38
- Kottan ermittelt (1976) as Major Adolf Kottan — aged about 38
- Der Bulle von Tölz (1996) as Gustl Brunner — aged about 58
- Café Meineid (1990) as Anton Kirchweger — aged about 52
- Berlin Alexanderplatz (1980) as Gottfried Meck — aged about 42
- Berlin Alexanderplatz (1980) as Meck — aged about 42
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