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    Johnny Weissmuller

    American swimmer, water polo player, and actor

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      • In a total of 12 Tarzan movies, Weissmuller earned an estimated $2,000,000 and established himself as the best known of all the actors who have ever portrayed Tarzan. Although not the first Tarzan in movies (that honor went to Elmo Lincoln), Weissmuller was the first to be associated with the now traditional ululating, yodeling Tarzan yell.
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  2. Feb 26, 2021 · Info. Category: Richest Celebrities › Actors. Net Worth: $2 Million. Birthdate: Jun 2, 1904 - Jan 20, 1984 (79 years old) Birthplace: Freidorf. Gender: Male.

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  3. Johnny Weissmuller (/ ˈ w aɪ s m ʌ l ər /; born Johann Peter Weißmüller [ˈʋaɪ̯smʏlɐ]; June 2, 1904 – January 20, 1984) was an American Olympic swimmer, water polo player and actor. He was known for having one of the best competitive swimming records of the 20th century.

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    • 190 lb (86 kg)
    • 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
  4. According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, his net worth was $2 million at the time of his death. Build. Athletic. Johnny Weissmuller as seen with his second wife, Lupe Vélez, in a newspaper press photo in 1934 (Newspaper Press Photo, Hollywood, California / famousfix.com / Public Domain) Height. 6 ft 3 in or 190.5 cm. Weight. 86 kg or 189.5 lbs.

    • June 2, 1904
    • 86 kg
    • 6 ft 3 in
    • Gemini
  5. Johnny Weissmuller. Actor: Tarzan the Ape Man. 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.

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    • June 2, 1904
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    • January 20, 1984
  6. Jan 22, 1984 · Johnny Weissmuller, the Olympic swimming champion who went on to fame as Tarzan of the Jungle in the movies, died at his home here Friday night, according to a funeral home. He was 79 years old...

  7. Feb 28, 2024 · Hall Of Fame Bio. Johnny Weissmuller is considered the first superstar in the sport of swimming, winning five Olympic gold medals and the bronze medal in water polo across the Olympic Games Paris 1924 and Amsterdam 1928. Born in Freidorf, Romania, Weissmuller and his German parents arrived on Ellis Island when he was 7 months old.

  8. Jul 19, 2020 · While 27 of the 71 passengers who had travelled on the ship died, the Weissmullers’ actions meant eleven were saved. Johnny was given the key to the city of Chicago for his bravery. He won the marathon race only two days later. And set a new record. Johnny Weissmuller - a hero who was greater off the screen than the one he presented on it.

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