Johnny Weissmuller

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Birth Name: Johann Peter Weißmüller

Born: 2 June 1904 Died: 20 January 1984

Country of origin: Romania

Height: 6' 3"

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Stars with Hungarian roots (27 items)
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The Golden Age of Hollywood (260 items)
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Cartoon Verzions of Classic Hollywood Stars (16 items)
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He-Men of the Movies (32 items)
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AFI's Male Legends Nominations (252 items)
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Movie Legends - Johnny Weismuller

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Movie Legends - Johnny Weissmuller (Finale)

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Tarzan's New York Adventure Official Trailer #1 - Virginia Grey Movie (1942) HD

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Description: Peter János Weissmüller (June 2, 1904 - January 20, 1984), better known as Johnny Weissmuller, was an American swimmer and later actor. Born in Freidorf, Hungary (currently Timisoara, Romania), his family emigrated to the United States in 1907. During his life, Weissmuller usually gave his birthplace as Windber, Pennsylvania. In 1922, he broke Duke Kahanamoku's world record on the 100 m freestyle, and he won the title in that distance at the 1924 Summer Olympics, beating Kahanamoku on February 24, 1924. He also won the 400 m freestyle and the 4 x 200 m relay. As a member of the American water polo team, he also won a bro ... (more)