Johnny Weissmuller Quotes


How can a guy climb trees, say Me Tarzan, You Jane, and make a million?


Citations

Harmetz, Aljean. "Johnny Weissmuller Dies at 79; Won 5 Gold Medals in Olympics." The New York Times, 22 Jan. 1984, p. 22.

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Johnny Weissmuller
Johnny Weissmuller
  • Born: June 2, 1904
  • Died: January 20, 1984
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Competitive Swimmer, Olympian, Actor

Janos (Johann) Peter Weissmuller was an American competitive swimmer, Olympian, and actor. He was known for playing Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan in Tarzan the Ape Man (1932 film) and its five sequels. Weissmuller was also known for having one of the best competitive swimming records of the 20th century. Weissmuller set numerous world records alongside winning 5 gold medals in the Olympics. He won the 100m freestyle and the 4x200m relay team event in 1924 at the Paris Games and again in 1928 at the Amsterdam Games. Gold was also brought home by Weissmuller in the 400m freestyle as well as a bronze medal in the water polo competition in Paris.