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Johnny Weissmuller (1904–1984)

Johnny Weissmuller was born as Peter Johann Weißmüller in Freidorf, today a district of the city of Timisoara in Romania, then a part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Weissmuller would later claim to have been born in Windber, Pennsylvania, probably to ensure his eligibility to compete as part of the US Olympic team. Weissmüller was one of two boys... See full bio »

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(age 79) in Acapulco, Mexico
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Known For

Tarzan the Ape Man
Tarzan the Ape Man Tarzan
(1932)
Tarzan and His Mate
Tarzan and His Mate Tarzan
(1934)
Tarzan's New York Adventure
Tarzan's New York Adventure Tarzan
(1942)
Tarzan Escapes
Tarzan Escapes Tarzan
(1936)
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 1974 The Great Masquerade
Sepy Debronvi
 1946 Swamp Fire
Johnny Duval
 1929 Glorifying the American Girl
Adonis - Segment 'Loveland' (uncredited)
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9 Print Biographies | 3 Portrayals | 5 Articles | 2 Pictorials | 2 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »

Alternate Names:

Johnny Weismuller | Johnny Weissmüller

Height:

6' 3" (1.91 m)
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I've had about as perfect a 55 years as any human could have. See more »

Trivia:

In the late 1950s after retiring from acting, Weissmuller moved back to Chicago and started a swimming pool company. He also lent his name to other business ventures, but did not have a great deal of success. He retired in 1965 and moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he was Founding Chairman of the International Swimming Hall of Fame. See more »

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Showing his swimming skills in Tarzan films. See more »

Nickname:

Big John

Star Sign:

Gemini

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