Johnny Weissmuller
Swimmer and Tarzan movie star
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Died
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Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Achieved prominence as a competitive swimmer, winning five Olympic gold medals in the 1920s. Set numerous world records in swimming, many of which stood for years. Transitioned to a successful acting career, becoming the first actor to portray Tarzan in film with the 1932 movie 'Tarzan the Ape Man.' Continued to star in multiple sequels, cementing a legacy in American cinema. Weissmuller's portrayal became iconic, and he contributed to popularizing the character of Tarzan in popular culture.
Winning five Olympic gold medals
Setting multiple world records in swimming
Starring in 'Tarzan the Ape Man' and sequels
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