Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Johnny Weissmuller, born June 2 in 1904!
As Olympic Athlete, Johnny Weissmuller in Paris 1924 at the VIII Olympics. Johnny Weissmuller won the 100m freestyle in 1924 and 1928, and was a member of the winning 4x200m relay team in both years. (source: China Daily)
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As Actor, Johnny Weissmuller as Tarzan, in Tarzan the Ape Man (1932). (source: Encyclopedia Britannica)
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As Founding Chairman of the International Swimming Hall of Fame, Johnny Weissmuller in 1972. (source: SunSentinel)
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When did he pass away? I used to watch him on Tarzan when I was a kid.
Johnny Weissmuller passed away on January 20, 1984 (age 79) in Acapulco, Mexico.
Can I still buy his move ( Johnny Weissmuller TARZAN AND TARZAN THE APE MAN?
You can buy it, or even stream it, on amazon. 🙂
Where can I buy some of his original movies?
You can buy them on amazon for sure, and possibly some of them at the TCM Store.
when?if did he die??
Johnny Weissmuller passed away on January 20, 1984 (age 79) in Acapulco, Mexico.