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Johnny Weissmüller

Known for: Acting

Biography: 1904-06-02

Deathday: 1984-01-20 (79 years old)

Biography

Johnny Weissmuller (born Johann Peter Weißmüller; June 2, 1904 – January 20, 1984) was an Austro-Hungarian-born American swimmer and actor. Weissmuller was one of the world's best swimmers in the 1920s, winning five Olympic gold medals and one bronze medal. He won fifty-two US National Championships and set sixty-seven world records. After his swimming career, he became the sixth actor to portray Tarzan in films, a role he played in twelve motion pictures. Dozens of other actors have also played Tarzan, but Weissmuller is by far the best known. His character's distinctive, ululating Tarzan yell is still often used in films.

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Filmography

all 57

Movies 52

self 17

Johnny Weissmüller

Biography

Filmography

all 57

Movies 52

self 17

TV Shows 5

Tarzan Revisited (2017)

Tarzan: Lord of the Movies (2017)

The One, the Only, the Real Tarzan (2004)

Complicated Women (2003)

Going Hollywood: The '30s (1984)

Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976)

That's Entertainment, Part II (1976)

It's Showtime (1976)

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975)

Murder on the Emerald Seas (1973)

Hollywood: The Dream Factory (1972)

The Phynx (1970)

Das aktuelle Sportstudio (1963)

The Merv Griffin Show (1962)

Devil Goddess (1955)

Jungle Jim (1955)

Jungle Moon Men (1955)

Cannibal Attack (1954)

Jungle Man-Eaters (1954)

Killer Ape (1953)

Valley of Head Hunters (1953)

Savage Mutiny (1953)

Voodoo Tiger (1952)

This Is Your Life (1952)

Jungle Jim in the Forbidden Land (1952)

Jungle Manhunt (1951)

Fury of the Congo (1951)

Pygmy Island (1950)

Captive Girl (1950)

The Golden Twenties (1950)

The Yellow Cab Man (1950)

Mark of the Gorilla (1950)

The Lost Tribe (1949)

Jungle Jim (1948)

The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)

Tarzan and the Mermaids (1948)

Tarzan and the Huntress (1947)

Swamp Fire (1946)

Tarzan and the Leopard Woman (1946)

Parade of Aquatic Champions (1945)

Tarzan and the Amazons (1945)

Tarzan's Desert Mystery (1943)

Stage Door Canteen (1943)

Tarzan Triumphs (1943)

Tarzan's New York Adventure (1942)

Tarzan's Secret Treasure (1941)

Rodeo Dough (1940)

Hollywood: Style Center of the World (1940)

Tarzan Finds a Son! (1939)

Tarzan Escapes (1936)

Sunkist Stars at Palm Springs (1936)

Tarzan and His Mate (1934)

Hollywood on Parade No. B-1 (1934)

Tarzan the Ape Man (1932)

Glorifying the American Girl (1929)

Crystal Champions (1929)

Ways to Strength and Beauty (1925)

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Information

Known ForActing

GenderMale

Birthday1904-06-02

Deathday1984-01-20 (79 years old)

Birth NamePeter Johann Weißmüller

Birth PlaceFreidorf, Romania

ChildrenJohnny Weissmuller Jr.

CitizenshipsAustria-Hungary, United States of America

Also Known AsJohnny Weissmüller, Peter Johann Weissmüller, Johnny Weismuller, János Peter Weißmüller, Johann Peter Weißmüller, Johann Peter Weissmüller

Awardsstar on Hollywood Walk of Fame, honorary citizen of Timișoara, International Swimming Hall of Fame

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Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1904-06-02

Deathday
1984-01-20 (79 years old)

Birth Name
Peter Johann Weißmüller

Birth Place
Freidorf, Romania

Children
Johnny Weissmuller Jr.

Citizenships
Austria-Hungary, United States of America

Also Known As
Johnny Weissmüller, Peter Johann Weissmüller, Johnny Weismuller, János Peter Weißmüller, Johann Peter Weißmüller, Johann Peter Weissmüller

Awards
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, honorary citizen of Timișoara, International Swimming Hall of Fame