Following his retirement from swimming, Weissmuller played Edgar Rice Burroughs ' Tarzan in twelve feature films from 1932 to 1948; six were produced by MGM, and six additional films by RKO.

Cyril Hume, working on the adaptation of Tarzan the Ape Man (1932), noticed Weissmuller swimming in the pool at his hotel and suggested him for the part of Tarzan.

Tarzan is a fictional character, a feral child raised in the African jungle by the Mangani great apes; he later experiences civilization, only to reject it and return to the wild as a heroic adventurer.

Jan 16, 2026 · Johnny Weissmuller was an American freestyle swimmer of the 1920s who won five Olympic gold medals and set 67 world records. He became even more famous as a motion-picture …

Former Olympic swimming champion Johnny Weissmuller was the screen’s most iconic Tarzan, with his impressive physique and charming naivete–”the only man in Hollywood who’s natural in the flesh and …

Jul 1, 2011 · Once they are deep in the jungle, Tarzan "discovers" Jane and promptly kidnaps her. They, quickly, fall in love and then the action begins. The safari is captured by a tribe of pygmies and …

Jan 3, 2025 · Johnny Weissmuller remains an iconic figure whose extraordinary achievements in both sports and cinema have left an indelible mark on popular culture. From his unparalleled swimming …

American swimmer, five-time Olympic champion, and actor, best known for his role as Tarzan. His real name was Peter Johann Weissmuller. Johnny Weissmuller was born into a German family. His …

Tarzan the Ape Man is a 1932 pre-Code American action adventure film produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer featuring Edgar Rice Burroughs ' Tarzan and starring Johnny Weissmuller, Neil Hamilton, C. …

Although he first achieved fame as a free-style swimmer who won five Olympic gold medals and set 67 world records, Johnny Weissmuller is best known for his film role as Tarzan, King of the Jungle, who …